On September 23, Hala Koszyki will host two outstanding authors. Szczepan Twardoch, well-known for the bestselling ‘Król’ and ‘Morfina,’ will lead a discussion with Łukasz Kozak, the author of the book ‘Upiór. Historia naturalna’ (‘Vampire: A Natural History’). The event will be complemented by a concert by Adam Strug and his band, along with an exhibition of works by Aleksandra Waliszewska.

The author’s meeting will take place on the mezzanine of Hala Koszyki at 6:00 PM. It will be followed by a concert by the Adam Strug band, and attendees will have the opportunity to meet and chat with the authors and obtain their autographs. Copies of both authors’ books will be available for purchase on-site: ‘Upiór’ during the event and Szczepan Twardoch’s books at the Świat Książki bookstore on the ground floor of Hala Koszyki. The visual aspect of the event will be enriched by the artworks of Aleksandra Waliszewska, whose works served as illustrations for Kozak’s ‘Upiór.’

Łukasz Kozak is a medievalist, an expert in technology and new media, and a promoter of cultural heritage. He explores less obvious aspects of cultural history and is the author of books ‘Upiór. Historia naturalna’ and ‘With Stake and Spade. Vampiric Diversity in Poland’ – the first comprehensive studies on Polish beliefs and vampire episodes.

Szczepan Twardoch is a writer, journalist, and the author of bestselling novels like ‘Morfina’ (2012), ‘Drach’ (2014), ‘Król’ (2016), ‘Królestwo’ (2018), and ‘Pokora’ (2020). He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the ‘Polityka’ Passport, the Brücke Berlin-Preis, the Readers’ Nike Award, and the EBRD Literary Award for the translation of ‘Król.’ The iconic novel ‘Król’ has been adapted into a television series, which premiered on Canal+.

Adam Strug is a singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, composer of theatrical and film music, music producer, and music curator. He is also a documentary film scriptwriter, radio host, and a promoter of traditional music. Aleksandra Waliszewska is a painter who lives and works in Warsaw.

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