The series "Figures of Philosophy" is a library of intellectual literature, which presents the most significant thinkers of the XX-XXI centuries, who had a tremendous influence on various discourses of modern times. Books of the series are a way to get used to and navigate in the actual intellectual space . Inimitable Slava iek gives the reader an exciting journey through the Event - one of the central concepts of modern philosophy. This book by iek, as always, is full of all kinds of cultural references, including to modern cinema, full of branded anecdotes on the verge - or beyond - of decency, immersed in historical and philosophical context and - with all the ease of presentation - deep and insightful. In a4. format pdf saved publishing layout.