A dozen remarkable short stories from the author of Little Big Man, offering an absurdist journey through the mind of one of America's great storytellers Thomas Berger's first short story collection in almost thirty years showcases the author's acclaimed wit, intellect, and emotional sureness. His pages teem with larger-than-life characters: Dr. Poon, a Hollywood snake handler in way over his head during a film shoot in Southeast Asia; Charlie, an apartment superintendent who finds a peculiarly powerful plastic pistol; and Vernon, the confused owner of a talking puppy. No matter where Berger takes his readers, his world is full of oddities. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Thomas Berger including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection.
"Being amazed and entertained made me Berger's fan; I have been so ever since. Berger's books are accessible and funny and immerse you in the permanent strangeness of his language and attitude."
Jonathan Lethem
"One of the funniest writers we have and, also, an extraordinary prose stylist."
The Christian Science Monitor
"Thomas Berger belongs, with Mark Twain and Mencken and Philip Roth, among our first-rate literary wiseguys."
