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The philosopher Baruch Spinoza, also known as Bento, dedicated the most significant years of his brief seventeenth-century life to writing. Alongside his manuscripts and letters, he always carried a sketchbook. However, after his unexpected death, while letters and notes were preserved by friends, none of his sketches survived. For a long time, John Berger yearned for Bento's lost sketchbook, curious about the drawings that would complement Spinoza's preserved writings. Then, one day, a friend presented Berger with an untouched sketchbook. He declared it as Bento's and embarked on creating drawings inspired by the philosopher's perspective. In a beautifully illustrated book, Berger delves into Bento's imaginative world, examining politics, storytelling, and the art of drawing while reflecting on the life and era of Spinoza.