A gallery of strange characters who get themselves into a variety of “tyranny of chance” predicaments that are, by turns, poignant and hilarious. The tone of this book ranges widely: Edward Gorey and Shirley Jackson Gothic to Thurberesque family imbroglios and Robert Walser adventures in fairy tale wayfaring. So much can happen, for good and ill, in stories that must arrive at their destination speedily.
In this singular collection of mini-narratives married with scintillating imagery, award-winning artist Robert Fleming and famed screenwriter George Toles combine their unique creative voices in a book like no other.
“There is a mordant humour behind these beautifully Illustrated elegies They’re like looking over one’s own life with a kind forgiveness. Sip from this cauldron, and enjoy.”
– Blair Drawson, author/artist of ‘An Odd Sea’
“Very short stories that echo deeply within the soul married with pulsating illustrations. Tiny gems filled with heart.”
– Ron Kasman, author/artist of ‘The Cosmic Con’
“With all of the delightfully vivid, kaleidoscopic, and enchanting power that language can hold, George Toles’ boundless imagination reflects our humanity back at us in a deeply moving, gut-wrenchingly hilarious, compassionate, and, ultimately, hope-filled celebration of the everyday beautiful and miraculous absurdity of being human.”
– Sabrina Briggs
This book was made with the generous support of the Manitoba Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.
