by Ryszard Kapuscinski · Editorial Anagrama · tapa dura · ISBN 9788433925503
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In 'The Cynics Are No Good at This Profession', Ryszard Kapuściński reflects on journalism, exploring its ethics and practice. Through conversations and anecdotes, Kapuściński offers a deep vision of the profession, highlighting the importance of honesty, empathy, and commitment to the truth. This book is an essential guide for journalists and readers interested in understanding the role of journalism in contemporary society.
Ryszard Kapuściński was a Polish journalist, photographer and author. He received many prestigious awards and was considered a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Kapuściński's personal journals in book form attracted both controversy and admiration for blurring the conventions of reportage with the allegory and magical realism of literature. He was the Communist-era Polish Press Agency's only correspondent in Africa during decolonization, and also worked in South America and Asia. Between 1956 and 1981 he reported on 27 revolutions and coups, until he was fired because of his support for the pro-democracy Solidarity movement in his native country. He was celebrated by other practitioners of the genre. The acclaimed Italian reportage-writer Tiziano Terzani, Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez, and Chilean writer Luis Sepúlveda accorded him the title "Maestro".
