Mixing outlaw humor, sci-fi adventure, and cutting social criticism, this collection draws upon John Shirley’s entire arsenal. The title essay, "New Taboos" is his prescription for a radical revisioning of America. A new short story, "State of Imprisonment," is a horrifying and hilarious look at the privatization of the prison industry. The one percent gets their comeuppance in "Where the Market's Hottest." His TEDx address (delivered in Brussels in 2011) presents his proudly contrarian views of the next 40 years. Also featured is an Outspoken Interview showcasing the author's progressive sensibility, deep humanity, and mordant wit.
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"Readers who enjoy living a little dangerously are likely to appreciate the sheer, headlong exuberance of Shirley's imagination." —San Francisco Chronicle
"Astonishingly consistent and rigorously horrifying. All his stories give off the chill of top-grade horror.” —New York Times
"One of our best and most singular writers. A powerhouse of ideas and imagery." —William Gibson
"Lyricist and “Dread Lord” of cyberpunk Shirley releases a full-throated howl about the twinned perils of corporate hegemony and citizen apathy... Brief but potent, the book is a treat for Shirley fans, and a reasonable starting point for newcomers." —Publishers Weekly
"John Shirley achieves things that other writers wouldn't dare attempt. Brilliant. The true quill." —Bruce Sterling
"New Taboos is a slim volume offering an intriguing sampling of John Shirley's writing and ideas." —quarkstomper, Daily KOS
"Shirley writes at the neon-lit frontier of sensory experience." —Publishers Weekly
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: new. First Edition. Mixing outlaw humor SF adventure and cutting social criticism Shirley draws upon his entire arsenal of narrative and commentary The title essay New Taboos is his prescription for a radical revisioning of America A new novella A State of Imprisonment is a horrifying and grimly hilarious look at the privatization of the prison industry Why We Need Forty Years of Hell Shirleys 2011 TEDx address presents his proudly contrarian view of the near futureAlso featured is our Outspoken Interview showcasing the authors transgressive sensibility deep humanity and mordant wit. Seller Inventory # DADAX1604867612
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