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Jakub Ćwiek

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Jakub Ćwiek

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1982-06-24 （Opole, Poland）
Nationality
Poland
Languages
Polish

Career

Occupations
Writer, Novelist
Active Years
1989-

Awards

Janusz A. Zajdel Award
2011
Work: Bajka o trybach i powrotach
Category: 短編
Organization: Janusz A. Zajdel Award Committee
Result: 受賞
Janusz A. Zajdel Award
2015
Work: Chłopcy 3: Zguba
Category: 長編
Organization: Janusz A. Zajdel Award Committee
Result: ノミネート
Janusz A. Zajdel Award
2012
Work: Kłamca 4: Kill 'Em All (novel) and short stories: Będziesz to prać!, Co było, a nie jest..., Kukuryku!
Category: 長編/短編
Organization: Janusz A. Zajdel Award Committee
Result: ノミネート
Janusz A. Zajdel Award
2010
Work: Krzyż Południa. Rozdroża (novel) and short story Małpki z liści
Category: 長編/短編
Organization: Janusz A. Zajdel Award Committee
Result: ノミネート
Janusz A. Zajdel Award
2006
Work: Bóg marnotrawny
Category: 短編
Organization: Janusz A. Zajdel Award Committee
Result: ノミネート
Janusz A. Zajdel Award
2005
Work: Cicha noc
Category: 短編
Organization: Janusz A. Zajdel Award Committee
Result: ノミネート
Śląkfa (Silesian Fan Award)
2012
Work: Artist of the Year nomination
Category: 個人賞
Organization: Śląkfa organizers
Result: ノミネート

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Kłamca (The Liar)

2005 Fantasy / Dark Fantasy

A debut collection introducing the character known as the Liar; stories reinterpret religion and myth in a modern, often ironic tone.

Religious motifsMyth reinterpretationIdentity and deception
Adaptations
  • [Audiobook] Kłamca (audiobook) / Krzysztof Banaszyk (2010)

Liżąc ostrze

2007 Fantasy

A 2007 novel with a dark, serious tone dealing with violence and moral questions.

ViolenceAtonementMoral dilemmas

Ciemność płonie

2008 Fantasy

A 2008 work exploring darkness, redemption, and personal choices.

RedemptionFateSacrifice

Ofensywa szulerów

2009 Fantasy / Action

Published in 2009, this book centers on schemes and deception, blending humor with tension.

SchemesBetrayalSurvival

Krzyż Południa. Rozdroża

2010 Fantasy / Adventure

A 2010 publication depicting adventure and choices; presented as either part of a series or a standalone novel.

AdventureCrossroads of fateFriendship

Gotuj z papieżem

2009 Short story collection

A 2009 short story collection containing humorous and provocative pieces.

SatireHumor

Bibliography

  • Kłamca (2005)
  • Kłamca 2. Bóg marnotrawny (2006)
  • Liżąc ostrze (2007)
  • Kłamca 3. Ochłap sztandaru (2008)
  • Ciemność płonie (2008)
  • Gotuj z papieżem (2009)
  • Ofensywa szulerów (2009)
  • Krzyż Południa. Rozdroża (2010)
  • Kłamca 4. Kill'em all (2012)

Adaptations

  • Kłamca - audiobook (narrator: Krzysztof Banaszyk, 2010)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Contemporary fantasy mixing irony and humorBold reinterpretation of religion and mythologyDialogue-driven, brisk prose
Recurring Motifs
Religious symbolismFallen angels/godsUrban darkness

Legacy

A contemporary Polish fantasy writer known for challenging religious motifs and sharp humor. Multiple Zajdel nominations and a 2011 win have made him an influential figure in Polish fantasy.

Trivia

  • Debuted in 2005 with the short story collection Kłamca.
  • Won the Janusz A. Zajdel Award in 2011 for the short story Bajka o trybach i powrotach.
  • Has been nominated for the Janusz A. Zajdel Award multiple times (around ten nominations recorded).
  • Biographical entries list "1989 - present" as years active.