Alexander Belяev’s cycle about the fate of the comedian Tonio Presto includes two novels: “The Man Who Lost His Face” (1929) and the continuation “The Man Who Found His Own Face,” published 11 years later—in 1940. In the first book, a remarkable actor-dwarf decides to undergo a hormonal transformation, dreaming of getting rid of his repulsive appearance, which, however, is what brought him fame. But the long-awaited change turns into the loss of his uniqueness—and along with it, everything that had filled his life. In the second part, Presto, now a handsome man, faces the merciless laws of cinema and betrayal, but finds the courage to start over—returns to his profession and discovers a new love.