“Travels in the Scriptorium” is a novel by Paul Auster. It revolves around an old man identified as Mr. Blank who wakes up in an unfamiliar room with no memory of who he is or how he got there. The story unfolds as Mr. Blank reads a manuscript left for him on a desk in the room, which tells the tale of another prisoner in an alternate world. Throughout the day, various characters visit Mr. Blank, providing cryptic hints about his identity and past. The novel explores themes of identity, memory, and surveillance, creating a mysterious and poignant atmosphere.