Author: Dmytro Zaika
Genre: Poetry Collection. An illustrated lyric-biographical edition based on real events
Year of Publication: 2026
Language: Ukrainian and "Eastern Ukrainian"
Page Count: 160
Format: 155 x 220 mm, Hardcover
Weight: ~450 g
ISBN: 978-617-8578-18-3
Print Run: Limited Edition
❤️🩹 Charity: All net profit (your donation from 777 UAH minus the printing cost of 539 UAH) is directed to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (ZSU) or to charitable foundations of your choice.
The Edge of Pubertai: A Coming-of-Age Story in Rhymes
The collection includes:
38³⁄₂ poems written over the last 20 years, based on real events. Together, they form a coming-of-age story – the transformation of a naive youth into a slightly less naive adult man.
7 verse translations of world-famous songs I love. These were my tools for learning English back when the internet wasn't so popular, primitive humans rewound cassettes with pencils, and the wealthier ones listened to pirated tracks on Winamp.
1 full-scale "rhymographic" fairy tale. With the invented word "rhymographic," I want to emphasize the significance of its visual component, which is an integral part of the story.
68 original illustrations, including homages to recognizable works of art and styles – and sometimes even homages to homages.
An important disclaimer. I am a bilingual animal. The primary language of my thoughts since birth has been "Eastern Ukrainian," so I hope you won't be too upset or surprised by this chapter of my biography and essence, which is reflected in a significant portion of the works.
The main part. You can purchase the collection "The Edge of Pubertai" for any amount starting from 777 UAH. All net profit (your transfer minus the printing cost of 539 UAH) will be donated to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, your favorite charitable foundation, or a specific "donation jar" of your choice. I will also provide a report confirming that your contribution has been transferred to its destination.
I would be grateful for a "tap" on the share button, as well as for your feedback and constructive criticism of the collection itself ❤️
