This softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. This book, titled Der Pianist: Mein wunderbares Überleben (The Pianist: The Extraordinary Story of One Man’s Survival in Warsaw, 1939–1945), is an autobiographical account by Władysław Szpilman, a Polish pianist and composer of Jewish descent. It recounts his harrowing experiences during the Holocaust and his miraculous survival in Nazi-occupied Warsaw. This edition, published by Ullstein Taschenbuch, includes supplementary materials such as a foreword by Andrzej Szpilman, Władysław's son, and an appendix by Wilm Hosenfeld, a German officer who played a crucial role in Szpilman’s survival. The memoir has been praised for its unflinching portrayal of the Holocaust and its profound emotional impact. The inclusion of Hosenfeld’s writings adds a layer of depth, exploring the nuances of individual morality amidst systemic evil.