About the Book
In these eleven short stories by speculative fiction master George Alec Effinger, New York's populace must deal with the realities of a bipolar existence; patients' brains are cut to tiny pieces in a clinical search for the medical definition of bliss; a little child's natural fear of the dark is exploded into new mind-bending phobias and a cartoon favorite pays a personal visit to an aging, aching fan. Humor, sheer audacity, and an eclectic array of human fears and expectations placed against each other all make this collection a perfect representation of Effinger's unique voice. He is a truly remarkable talent and one not to be missed.
Contents:
- New New York New Orleans
- Contentment, Satisfaction, Cheer, Well-Being, Gladness, Joy, Comfort, and Not Having to Get Up Early Any More
- Strange Ragged Saintliness
- Heartstop
- Timmy Was Eight
- Live, from Berchtesgaden
- The Mothers' March on Ecstasy
- B.K.A. The Master
- Sand and Stones
- Chase Our Blues Away
- Contest Results (essay)
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