In everyday life, few people think about tuberculosis, considering it something very distant. However, patients with it are always among us, and many carry Koch sticks in their bodies all their lives without getting sick. In the book “Old Koch. Why consumption occupies our minds, hearts and lungs” you will find answers to the questions: how was this disease discovered and how did they learn to treat it? How have attitudes towards tuberculosis changed over the years? What place does it occupy in modern times as a disease and as a phenomenon in history? In addition, the cultural aspects of consumption will be touched upon, because it had a strong influence on our civilization, on many of our idols. Famous writers, musicians, artists - how often did they suffer from tuberculosis or lose loved ones because of it? This invariably found a strong response in their work, or maybe it was this that became the engine thanks to which they created great things? The authors will talk about the most significant works and artists who were not spared by consumption. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.