Since spotting my first few Banksies I have been desperately seeking out more. When I do come across them, surreptitiously peeping out of an alley or boldly emblazoned on a wall, I find it hard to contain myself… they make me smile and feel optimistic about the possibilities of shared dreams and common ownership.
Simon Hattenstone, Guardian
Jak wielkiego nieszczęścia potrzeba, żeby świat w nie uwierzył?Wstrząsająca opowieść Wojciecha Tochmana o konsekwencjach wojnyZakończenie wojny w Bośni i Hercegowinie (1992-1995) ocalałym kobietom nie przynosi ulgi. Muszą odnaleźć swoich mężczyzn, którzy zaginęli. Pochować ich i opłakać. Bez pomocy dr Ewy Elwiry Klonowski byłoby to niemożliwe.Wojciech Tochman wielokrotnie powracał do Bośni. Brał udział w ekshumacjach masowych mogił i i scalaniu ludzkich szczątków. Jakbyś kamień jadła to dramatyczna opowieść o silnych kobietach, które mimo ogromu okrucieństwa, próbują przywrócić wartość życiu każdego człowieka.Książka znalazła się w finale Nagrody NIKE 2003 oraz prestiżowej nagrody Prix RFI Tmoin du Monde. Wydana m.in. w Londynie i Nowym Jorku była rekomendowana czytelnikom przez English Pen.Lapidarność, z jaką Tochman opowiada o potwornościach wojny i jej toksycznych konsekwencjach, wywołuje potężny efekt właśnie dzięki oszczędności stylu: okrucieństwo mówi samo za siebie, nie potrzebuje opisu ani koloryzowania. "The Times"
CZY MOŻNA ZNALEŹĆ NOWĄ MIŁOŚĆ, GDY WCIĄŻ ŻYJE SIĘ W CIENIU POPRZEDNIEJ?Była zrozpaczona, gdy opuścił ją tak nagle. Pozostawiona sama sobie, bezbronna. Nowy mężczyzna miał pomóc zapomnieć o przeszłości i otworzyć nowy rozdział. Ale jedna myśl nie dawała jej spokoju: kim tak naprawdę był jej poprzedni mąż? Czy kiedyś będzie mogła się od niego uwolnić?W Małżeństwie we troje Schmitt z właściwą sobie wnikliwością i finezją opowiada historie niewidzialnych miłości - tych, których nie wyznajemy ani sobie, ani bliskim, tych, które są w nas przecież tak intensywnie obecne, ale pozostają umiejscowione na granicy świadomości.ric-Emmanuel Schmitt to najchętniej czytany w Polsce francuski pisarz, autor m.in. bestsellerowego Oskara i pani Róży oraz zachwycającej swym rozmachem serii Podróż przez czas (dotychczas ukazały się dwa pierwsze tomy, Raje utracone i Brama do nieba). Jego książki, przetłumaczone na 35 języków, zdobyły wiele nagród na całym świecie.
Po latach, w wielu badaniach ankietowych, Margaret Thatcher pojawia się w czołówce najlepszych szefów rządów jej królewskiej mości. W badaniu zrealizowanym w 2021 roku przez pracownię Ipsos Margaret Thatcher zajęła drugie miejsce wśród premierów urzędujących po 1945 roku, przegrywając tylko z Winstonem Churchillem (któremu pomogły z pewnością osiągnięcia sprzed 1945 roku) i pokonując Tony’ego Blaira. 44 proc. mieszkańców Wielkiej Brytanii oceniło, że wykonała dobrą robotę dla kraju, a 35 proc. było przeciwnego zdania.
Co ciekawe, Thatcher zdobyła najmniejszy odsetek głosów w kategorii polityków, o których respondenci nie mają wyrobionego zdania. To pokazuje, że była postacią bardzo wyrazistą i zapamiętaną przez kolejne pokolenia wyborców.
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Ta książka nie pozwala zapomnieć, że mająca właśnie swoją nową, tragiczną odsłonę wojna o Górski Karabach trwa już całe dekady. Choć wojna ta nie przyciąga uwagi społeczeństw demokracji zachodnich w stopniu nawet zbliżonym do konfliktu na Ukrainie, to jednak od lat kształtuje rzeczywistość na Kaukazie.
Ta wyjątkowa książka przedstawia losy ormiańskiej ludności cywilnej podczas ostatniej wojny o Górski Karabach, w roku 2020, z perspektywy antropologii straty i cierpienia. Jak zaznaczają autorzy: chcieliśmy odejść od mocno utrwalonego w badaniach ujęcia wojny jako fenomenu militarnego i wojskowo-politycznego. Mówiąc o wojnach, na ogół ignorowano punkt widzenia „zwykłych” ludzi, którzy dźwigali cały jej ciężar, zarówno jako żołnierze powołani do armii, jak i cywile, którzy na różne sposoby byli atakowani, rabowani, wysiedlani, zabijani. Innymi słowy, antropologia wojny przez nas zaproponowana porusza kwestie, które dotyczą ludzi z różnych klas społecznych i środowisk, pokazuje ich cierpienia, straty oraz zmiany, których doznali w trakcie konfliktu zbrojnego.
"Walka o dom" została nazwana przez The Guardian jedną z najlepszych książek o architekturze 2016 roku. Marwa Al-Sabouni w 2018 roku została uznana przez brytyjski Prospect Magazine za jedną z TOP 50 Thinkers na świecie, a w 2019 roku znalazła się na liście BBC 100 Women. Czy urbanistyka i architektura mogą wywołać wojnę albo jej zapobiec? Jak odbudować zbombardowane miasto? Jak uleczyć społeczeństwo? W 2011 roku wybucha w Syrii wojna domowa. Młoda architektka Marwa Al-Sabouni wraz z mężem i dziećmi decyduje się pozostać w ogarniętym szczególnie brutalnymi walkami rodzinnym mieście Hims. Rodzina koczuje w cudem ocalałym z bombardowania domu, a architektka rysuje coraz bardziej zrujnowane miasto i pisze. Zastanawia się nad związkami między architekturą a polityką. Opisuje deprawację, w jaką popadła w jej kraju profesja architektoniczna i nauczanie architektury. Analizuje rolę, jaką odegrali architekci i urbaniści w wojnie domowej. Przekonuje, że można doprowadzić do pokoju przez odpowiednie planowanie miast i sposobów zamieszkiwania. Systematyzuje współczesną architekturę Bliskiego Wschodu, pisze o zaniedbywaniu lokalnego dziedzictwa, deprecjacji pojęcia piękna i utowarowieniu architektury. Marwa Al-Sabouni stawia w Walce o dom niewygodne pytania i daje odważne odpowiedzi. Czy ktoś tego w ogóle słucha? Książka nie została opublikowana po arabsku pierwsze wydanie wyszło w Londynie, w języku angielskim. Potem ukazały się tłumaczenia na języki francuski i włoski.
Florence's debut book will explore all progressive corners of the feminist conversation; from insecurity projection and refusing to find comfort in other women's flaws, to deciding whether to date or dump them, all the way through to unpacking the male gaze and how it shapes our identity.
WOMEN DON'T OWE YOU PRETTY is an accessible leap into feminism, for people at all stages of their journey who are seeking to reshape and transform the way they view themselves. In a world that tells women we're either not enough or too much, it's time we stop directing our anger and insecurities onto ourselves, and start fighting back to re-shape the toxic structures of our patriarchal society.
Florence's book will help you to tackle and challenge the limiting narrative you have been bombarded with your whole life, and determine feminism on your own terms. After all, you are the love of your own life.
ALAN RICKMAN was one of the world-class actors of his generation, as well as a tireless political activist, an avid traveller and a devoted confidant and friend. Through his never-before-seen diaries - a twenty-five-year passion project - Rickman invites readers backstage and into his life.
Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre, from his breakout role as Die Hard's villainous Hans Gruber to his heart-wrenching run as Professor Severus Snape, and beyond. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate new audiences today.
But Rickman's artistry wasn't confined to just his performances. Rickman's writing details the extraordinary and the ordinary in a way that is anecdotal, indiscreet, witty, gossipy and utterly candid. He takes us behind the scenes on films and plays ranging from Sense & Sensibility, the Harry Potter series, Private Lives, My Name is Rachel Corrie and many more.
The diaries run from 1993 to his death in 2016 and offer insight into both a public and private life. Here is Rickman the consummate professional actor, but also the friend, the traveller, the fan, the director, the enthusiast: in short, the real Alan Rickman. Here is a life fully lived, all detailed in intimate and characteristically plain-spoken prose. Reading the diaries is like listening to Rickman chatting to a close friend.
Madly, Deeply also includes a selection of Rickman's early diaries, dating from 1974 to 1982, when his acting life first began, with a foreword from Emma Thompson.
From the father of 'gonzo journalism', Hunter S. Thompson's research for Hell's Angels involved more than a year of close association with the outlaws who burned a path through 1960s America, resulting in a masterpiece of underground reportage published in Penguin Modern Classics. 'A phalanx of motorcycles cam roaring over the hill from the west ...
the noise was like a landslide, or a wing of bombers passing over. Even knowing the Angels I couldn't quite handle what I was seeing.' Huge bikes, filthy denim and an aura of barely contained violence; the Hell's Angels could paralyse whole towns with fear. But how much of that reputation was myth and how much was brutal reality? Only one man could discover the truth about these latter-day barbarians; Hunter S.
Thompson, Dr Gonzo himself, the man who saw the fear and loathing at the heart of the American dream. Determined to discover the truth behind the terrifying reputation of these marauding biker gangs, Thompson spent a year on the road with the Angels, documenting his hair-raising experiences with Charger Charley, Big Frank, Little Jesus and the Gimp. Hell's Angels is the hair-raising result: a free-wheeling, impressionistic counter-culture classic that made Hunter S.
Thompson's name as the wild man of American writing. Hunter S. Thompson (1937 - 2005) began writing as a sports columnist in Florida.
He has worked on newspapers and magazines, becoming South American correspondent for the National Observer. His novels include: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail, 1972 and The Great Shark Hunt. If you enjoyed Hell's Angels, you might like William S.
Burroughs' Junky, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'Excellent documentary non-fiction'Time Out'There are only two adjectives writers care about any more - "brilliant" and "outrageous" - and Hunter has a freehold on both of them'Tom Wolfe'The first rock-star writer'Guardian
Famed American actress Demi Moore at last tells her own story in a surprisingly intimate and emotionally charged memoir.
For decades, Demi Moore has been synonymous with celebrity. From iconic film roles to high-profile relationships, Moore has never been far from the spotlight – or the headlines.
Even as Demi was becoming the highest paid actress in Hollywood, however, she was always outrunning her past, just one step ahead of the doubts and insecurities that defined her childhood. Throughout her rise to fame and during some of the most pivotal moments of her life, Demi battled addiction, body image issues, and childhood trauma that would follow her for years – all while juggling a skyrocketing career and at times negative public perception. As her success grew, Demi found herself questioning if she belonged in Hollywood, if she was a good mother, a good actress – and, always, if she was simply good enough.
As much as her story is about adversity, it is also about tremendous resilience. In this deeply candid and reflective memoir, Demi pulls back the curtain and opens up about her career and personal life – laying bare her tumultuous relationship with her mother, her marriages, her struggles balancing stardom with raising a family, and her journey toward open heartedness. Inside Out is a story of survival, success, and surrender – a wrenchingly honest portrayal of one woman's at once ordinary and iconic life.
Antonia Edwards' first book, Upcyclist, explored how artists and designers around the globe transform castoff materials into elegant domestic furnishings. Now, she turns her sights to the homes themselves in this breathtaking selection of unique buildings and interiors. Divided into three sections-Reclaimed, Revived, and Reimagined-Renovate Innovate offers vibrant photographs and fascinating descriptions of its subjects.
Projects in the Reclaimed chapter include environmentalist Peter Bahouth's highly coveted three-unit tree house nestled in the Atlanta woods and the Love Art Studio in Phuket, Thailand, which is constructed entirely from bits of driftwood. The Revived section features a traditional Slovenian barn, rescued from disrepair and converted into a light-filled holiday home with beautiful Alpine views, and a Milanese apartment furnished with striking vintage finds. Reimagined takes readers from Melbourne to Madrid, Tribeca to the English countryside, showcasing a 7,500 square-foot reservoir converted into a trendy modern residence and a former cement factory that has found new life as architect Ricardo Bofill's famed studio and living space.This international sampling of stunning new buildings and renovations will inspire readers, designers, architects, and dreamers alike to reimagine lived in s
From the rise of the egalitarian Little Free Library movement (motto: 'Take a book, return a book') to the growth in luxury hotel libraries, Alex Johnson - whose parents were both librarians - maps out the history and future of the 21st-century library revolution in seven thematic chapters, each consisting of a brief essay followed by illustrated project profiles. Whether by bike in Chicago or by donkey in Colombia, librarians all over the world are coming up with astonishingly ingenious ways of ensuring their books reach the people who need them. Many of these new libraries function as community centres, and assist their members in overcoming economic, social and political barriers.
Others provide an unexpected dose of culture for travellers and commuters - or even prisoners. Elsewhere, architects are designing monumental public libraries without walls, and prefabricated home libraries that can be assembled in an ordinary back garden. Whether you're at an airport, a park, a cafe or in the wilds, you can still find just the right book - all for free.
A unique 'A to Z' biography from music journalist and Queen biographer Mark Blake that will shed new light on the story of the biggest rock band of all time.
The story of Queen is rich with anecdotes, trivia, humour and tragedy - accompanied by some of the best-known songs of all time. In this revealing profile, acclaimed biographer Mark Blake uses a unique 'A to Z' approach to shed new light on the legendary band. With every entry aiming to celebrate, inform, entertain or amuse, Blake's complete portrait covers not only the major hits and bestselling albums, but also the inside stories behind the music.
Via a series of essays, lists and mini biographies, the author shares a wealth of lesser-known details - gained from over thirty years of original interviews - and explores what the songs of Queen say about their creators. The book's format also allows it to take fascinating tangents, charting the places, characters and events that, often inadvertently, played a part in shaping the band and informing its music. Elsewhere, entries offer light-hearted trivia - from a list of LPs the band was listening to in 1970 to tales of the fifteen Jimi Hendrix gigs Freddie Mercury hitchhiked around the UK to attend - as well as serious analysis, including the truth behind Mercury's funeral, which was effectively controlled by Queen's management, and a reflection on the ways in which the flamboyant frontman confronted the twentieth century's sexual mores and prejudices. Addressing the phenomenal success of Bohemian Rhapsody, while challenging the fictionalised account it sold to cinemagoers, Blake builds on the band's enduring audience appeal in order to provide a fresh and unparalleled take on Queen's music, story and legacy.
Comprising a vivid and varied series of miniature biographies, revealing profiles, thought-provoking essays and a multitude of previously unknown anecdotes and quotes, Hercules!: The A to Z of Elton John is the perfect compendium for the casual fan or devoted connoisseur, providing a funny, comprehensive and fully alphabetised overview of the star's life and music.
Charting all the highs and lows, the major record releases and the significant tours, the strokes of genius and the bottoms of barrels, this insightful portrait will cover serious subjects such as Elton's battle with the media, his highly publicised addictions, his route to sobriety, his tangled love life and his struggles to come to terms with his sexuality, hair loss and temper. But, as Elton himself always does so well in the hundreds of interviews he has given over the past half-century, his stories will also be told frankly and humorously, his demons now conquered and his success unrelenting.
And at the heart of this book is a joyride through one of the all-time greatest musical catalogues from a brilliant, versatile, glamorous and universally loved pop superstar.
Prof. dr hab. Adam Daniel Rotfeld, minister spraw zagranicznych w rządzie Marka Belki (2005), dyrektor Międzynarodowego Instytutu Badań nad Pokojem w Sztokholmie – SIPRI (1990 2002), członek Kolegium Doradczego Sekretarza Generalnego ONZ do Spraw Rozbrojenia ABDM (2006–2011), uczestnik Aspen Ministers Forum, członek European Leadership Network i wielu innych międzynarodowych grup roboczych powołanych przez sekretarzy generalnych NATO i OBWE. Opublikował ostatnio tom esejów W poszukiwaniu strategii (Wydawnictwo BOSZ, Lesko 2018) oraz The War on Values and International Order (UMCS, Lublin 2023). Pracuje na Wydziale „Artes Liberales” Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego.
Professor Adam Daniel Rotfeld, Ph.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland (2005), Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI: 1990–2002); Member of the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters (2006–2011); participant of Aspen Ministers Forum (2009–2017); member of the European Leadership Network Board and many other international panels and working groups appointed by the Secretary Generals of NATO and OSCE. Recent publications: In Search of Strategy (published by BOSZ Publishers, Lesko 2018) and The War on Values and International Order(UMCS, Lublin 2023). Professor at the „Artes Liberales” Faculty of the Warsaw University.
In July 1944 the Allies were stunned by the appearance of the Messerschmitt Me-262, the world’s first operational jet warplane. This new German fighter was more than 100mph faster than any other aircraft in the skies. Although always greatly outnumbered, the Me-262 gained scores of victories over Allied fighters and bombers, and by the end of the war, many of the Luftwaffe’s greatest aces had clamored to be in their cockpits. No wonder military leaders believed that if it had been introduced earlier, this jet could have changed the outcome of the war. Sharks of the Air tells the story of Willy Messerschmitt’s life, and shows how this aeronautical genius built many revolutionary airplanes - not excluding the Luftwaffe’s mainstay, the Me-109 - and culminating in the Me-262. It describes how his various warplanes fought in Spain, Poland, France, Britain, the U.S.S.R., and over Germany, and it provides thrilling accounts of air battles drawn from combat reports and interviews with veterans. This book also shows how Messerschmitt - like other geniuses such as Porsche, vonBraun, and Speer - was affected by cutthroat Nazi politics, and describes his intense rivalries with other aircraft designers. It reveals aspects of his life never before made public, including his love affair with the beautiful Baroness Lilly Michel-Rolino, a rich aristocrat who left her husband to live with Willy. And finally it shows how in World War II Messerschmitt believed he was loyally supporting the Fatherland, until he realized too late that Hitler was a madman. Like many of the technical innovations of Nazi Germany in the war, production arrived too late in order to change the final outcome. If Messerschmitt had been given free rein from the start, however, Allied air superiority might never have occurred.
Bolesław III Krzywousty, jeden z najbardziej rozpoznawalnych władców piastowskich, objął samodzielne rządy nad Wisłą w 1102 roku. Rządził przez trzydzieści sześć lat, co plasuje go w czołówce najdłużej polskich panujących. Czego przez ten czas dokonał? Jak ocenić jego działania? W swojej najnowszej książce Mariusz Samp skupia się na przedstawieniu politycznych i militarnych aspektów panowania Bolesława Krzywoustego. Autor analizuje m.in.: zmagania Bolesława o jedynowładztwo ze starszym bratem Zbigniewem, przebieg wojny stoczonej w 1109 roku z królem Henrykiem V, podboje ziem pomorskich i ich skutki oraz zjazd Bolesława Krzywoustego z cesarzem Lotarem III w Merseburgu w 1135 roku, gdzie Piast złożył sąsiadowi hołd lenny z Pomorza i Rugii. To pozycja obowiązkowa dla wszystkich pasjonatów historii, którzy chcą lepiej poznać piastowskiego boga wojny i zgłębiać najstarsze dzieje Polski.
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