Ryszard Kapuscinski
Ryszard Kapuscinski was born in Poland in 1932. As a foreign correspondent for PAP, the Polish news agency, until 1981 he was an eyewitness to revolutions and civil wars in Africa, Asia and Latin America. His books include The Shadow of the Sun , The Emperor , Shah of Shahs , Another Day of Life and Travels with Herodotus . He won dozens of major literary prizes all over the world, and was made 'journalist of the century' in Poland. He died in January 2007.
Ryszard Kapuscinski was born in Poland in 1932. As a foreign correspondent for PAP, the Polish news agency, until 1981 he was an eyewitness to revolutions and civil wars in Africa, Asia and Latin America. His books include The Shadow of the Sun , The Emperor , Shah of Shahs , Another Day of Life and Travels with Herodotus . He won dozens of major literary prizes all over the world, and was made 'journalist of the century' in Poland. He died in January 2007. See less
Ryszard Kapuscinski's Featured Books
Ryszard Kapuscinski book reviews
-
The Shadow of the Sun
a masterpiece!
by Namron, Sep 17, 2009
Along with Imperium and Travels with Herodotus, this is one of Kapuscinski's best books. It's a panoramic book about Africa, full of characteristic insight and harrowing experiences. No one who ... Read More
-
Travels with Herodotus
A great gift for a grad
by Nancy, May 9, 2008
This gem of a book has inspired me to write my first review. The mix of history, cogent observation and just plain good writing makes this a treat for any serious reader, but I was particularly ... Read More
-
The Emperor: Downfall of an Autocrat
The Emperor
by rogerd, Aug 30, 2007
A clever document fortified by the interview technique with revelations on autocracy and narcissim in government Read More
