[Signed] Grishkovets, E. The Bar (Planka). Stories, 2006. In Russian.

[Автограф] Евгений Гришковец.
Планка. Рассказы.
Москва: Махаон, 2006.
288 с. Уменьшенный формат. Твердый издательский переплет. Экземпляр с автографом автора.
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[Autograph] Evgeny Grishkovets.
The Bar (Planka). Stories.
Moscow: Machaon, 2006.
288 pp. Pocket format. Publisher's hardcover. Copy signed by the author.

This 2006 edition is a primary example of the "new sincerity" movement in Russian literature, of which Evgeny Grishkovets is a leading figure. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the ordinary man, including the arrangement of stories that elevate mundane life events into profound philosophical reflections. In "The Bar," Grishkovets explores the invisible limits and standards individuals set for themselves, utilizing a conversational, almost theatrical narrative style that mirrors his famous mono-performances.  As a vital primary source, this volume documents the transition of Grishkovets from a cult playwright and actor to a mainstream literary success in the mid-2000s. Published by Machaon in a convenient pocket format, the book was designed for the urban reader who finds resonance in Grishkovets’ observations on contemporary life. This specific copy is especially notable for the author’s autograph, making it a significant bibliographical rarity for collectors of modern Russian drama, fans of the "new sincerity," and students of contemporary theatrical prose.