In Extremis
The Most Extreme Short Stories of John Shirley
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In this collection of darkly funny, disquieting stories, John Shirley brings his substantial talent to bear on human morality through the absurd, violent blunderings of his characters. It includes two never-before-published pieces that are sure to roil even the most hardened readers.
Alternate Title:
Most extreme short stories of John Shirley
Imprint:
Portland, Or. - Underland Press
Pages:
326
Edition:
1st Underland Press ed
ISBN:
9780982663943, 0982663943, 9780982663981, 0982663986
Language:
English
Notes:
Introduction by the author -- You blundering idiot, you fucking failed to kill me again! -- Cram -- Just like Suzie -- Just a suggestion -- The exquisitely bleeding heads of Doktur Palmer Vreedeez -- Cul-de-sac -- Gotterdammergun -- "I want to get married," says the world's smallest man -- Faces in walls -- Learn at home! Your career in evil! -- Answering machine -- Paper angels on fire -- Call girl, echoed -- You hear what Buddy and Ray did? -- Smartbomber -- Raise your hand if you're dead -- The gun as an aid to poetry -- Animus rights -- Skeeter junkie -- Tighter -- Ten things to be grateful for -- Screw
Characteristics:
326 p. ;,23 cm.
Author (Original Script):
Shirley, John
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