"Pan Darek": Jakub Żulczyk's new novel from the "Ślepnąc od świateł" universe is on sale
The book "Pan Darek" was published on 21 October 2026. It is the third and, according to the author, final novel set in the world of "Ślepnąc od świateł". The story begins in 1990.
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Jakub Żulczyk has published a new novel, "Pan Darek". The book went on sale on 21 October 2026, published by Świat Książki. In it the author returns to the universe of "Ślepnąc od świateł", familiar both to readers and to viewers of the TV adaptation.
What the book is about
The story begins in 1990, long before the events of "Ślepnąc od świateł". According to Polish Radio, it opens in the Tricity area (Trójmiasto) of northern Poland. The title character is just leaving prison. In free Poland he is in a completely different position from the gangster readers met in later events.
The novel takes readers inside the mind of a character the media describe as one of the best-loved villains of Polish pop culture since 1989. In promotional material the author says readers will learn things about the character they did not know before.
The end of the trilogy
According to the author, "Pan Darek" is the third and final book in this universe. On his Facebook profile Żulczyk stressed that the books are connected, not just "Pan Darek" and "Ślepnąc od świateł". He appeared there while signing 4,000 copies of the new book.
The writer's previous novel from this world, "Dawno temu w Warszawie", came out three years earlier, Polish Radio notes. It introduced readers to the criminal underworld of the capital.
Style and character
The interview with the author on Onet Kultura is headlined with his words about the book's style: "The style is filthy because the protagonist is filthy". We were unable to retrieve the full text of the interview, so we do not quote further remarks by the writer.
Polish Radio also notes that the announcement of the book took on added significance after the death of Jan Frycz. In the TV adaptation of "Ślepnąc od świateł" the actor created the iconic role of Darek, the main character of the new novel.
What this means for Poles in the UK
The news is cultural and has no direct legal or financial consequences. For readers living in the UK it is a chance to pick up a new release by a Polish author. Books published in Poland can usually be ordered from online Polish bookshops or bought in Polish shops and bookshops in the UK. It is worth checking availability of this title outside Poland with the seller.
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