One of Europe's most preeminent investigative journalists travels to the Czech Republic--the Czech half of the former Czechoslovakia, the land that brought us Kafka--to explore the surreal fictions and the extraordinary reality of its twentieth century.

Originally published in Polish in 2006.

Not a step without Bata -- Lucerna Palace -- Just a woman -- How are you coping with the Germans? -- Proof of love -- Victim of love -- Mrs. Not-a-Fake -- Little darling -- The public concern -- Life is like a man -- Better PR -- Happy holidays! -- The tragedy hunter -- The movie has to be made -- Metamorphosis -- Gottland's life after life.