Author: Michael Ende
Illustrator: Antoni Boratyński
Year: 1986
Publisher: Nasza Ksiegarnia
“Nie kończąca się historia od A do Z” is a Polish illustrated edition related to The Neverending Story by Michael Ende, with artwork by Antoni Boratyński.
Boratyński’s illustrated version of The Neverending Story (Nie kończąca się historia) was published in Poland in 1986 by Nasza Księgarnia. His work on this book was later recognized by the Polish Book Publishers Association (PTWK), which awarded it as one of the most beautiful books of the year in 1987.
The phrase “od A do Z” (“from A to Z”) refers to the structure of Ende’s original novel, which is divided into chapters corresponding to successive letters of the alphabet. Boratyński’s illustrations interpret key episodes and characters from the story, reflecting its atmosphere and tone.
His artwork is notable for its strong graphic quality, use of contrast, and slightly dark, expressive tone, which aligns with the more complex and sometimes unsettling aspects of Ende’s narrative. The illustrations do not simply decorate the text but actively contribute to the mood and pacing of the story.
