{"product_id":"9788415157021","title":"Kapuscinski","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKapuscinski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is an exhaustive and revealing biography of Ryszard Kapuscinski, one of the most influential reporters and writers of the 20th century. Far from merely repeating the legend, authors Beata Nowacka and Zygmunt Ziatek explore the complex figure of the master of reportage, unraveling the myths he himself cultivated. The reader will find a profound portrait that spans from his origins to his literary consecration, analyzing both his working method and the controversies that surrounded his work, offering a complete and nuanced vision of a man who transformed journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book addresses the life and career of Ryszard Kapuscinski from his beginnings as a young journalist in communist Poland to becoming a world-famous author. The authors examine his travels through Asia, Africa, and Latin America, where he covered revolutions, wars, and regime changes. His particular literary style, which blurred the lines between journalism and literature, is analyzed in detail, as are the criticisms regarding the veracity of some of his stories. The work also explores his personality, his creative process, and the historical and political context that shaped his work, offering a balanced view that transcends uncritical admiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiography of the reporter and writer Ryszard Kapuscinski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the working method and literary style in narrative journalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical context of the Cold War and decolonization processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of the myth and the figure of the public intellectual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJournalistic ethics and the boundary between reality and fiction in non-fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in biographies of intellectual figures, journalists, and writers. It is especially relevant for students and professionals in journalism, communication, and literature, as well as anyone who has read Kapuscinski's works and wishes to understand the complexity of the man behind the legend. It will also be of interest to those seeking a deep reflection on the craft of telling true stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive and documented view of Kapuscinski's life, beyond the mythical image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding his influence on modern literary journalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and balanced analysis of the controversies regarding the veracity of his reports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and political context of the regions he covered as a correspondent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection material on the ethics and practice of narrative journalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nowacka, Beata; Ziatek, Zygmunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bibliópolis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biography and True Stories, Literary Biography, Diaries, Letters and Journals, Biography Collection, Memoirs, True Stories, Literature and Literary Studies, Literary Essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biographies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 476\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 598 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis biography presents itself as a reference work for those who desire a deep and rigorous knowledge of the figure of Kapuscinski. The authors achieve a balance between admiration for his literary legacy and the necessary critical examination of his work, avoiding both hagiography and sensationalism. Its main value lies in offering the reader the tools to form their own judgment about an author whose influence remains a subject of debate, making it an essential read for students of journalism and non-fiction literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BIBLIÓPOLIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407708709211,"sku":"9788415157021","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841515702.jpg?v=1781858621","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415157021","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}