| The Cat's Pajamas and Other Stories Contributor(s): Morrow, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1892391406 ISBN-13: 9781892391407 Publisher: Tachyon Publications OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: Erotic performance art, terminal baptism, and voodoo economics with actual voodoo highlight this provocative collection of satiric short stories. These sharp, humorous tales detail the disastrous results of engineering an integrity gene, a bewildered Christopher Columbus landing in modern-day Manhattan, and sports fans revealed as the true heroes of our times. Original pieces include the play, "Come Back, Dr. Sarcophagus," and the short story, "Fucking Justice." Also featured is an original introduction by Terry Bisson, author of "Numbers Don't Lie," |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Science Fiction - Collections & Anthologies |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 5.14" W x 8.24" (0.61 lbs) 209 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Terminal baptism, erotic performance art, and voodoo economics with actual voodoo. An integrity gene is harvested from the brain of an unwilling schoolteacher. Christopher Columbus lands in modern-day Manhattan. John Wayne seeks treatment from a cinematic oncologist. Sports fans save the universe every day. The Cat's Pajamas is a provocative collection of satiric short fiction from Nebula and World Fantasy award?winning author James Morrow. Included is ?Auspicious Eggs," in which ritual procreation and compulsory abortion are mandated by the Catholic Church. Two original pieces were written specifically for The Cat's Pajamas: the play ?Come Back, Dr. Sarcophagus," and the short story ?Fucking Justice." |