Just wanted to let y'all know that John Reed's long awaited Tales of Woe (MTV Books, 2010) is now available for purchase!
Already being described as one of the most disturbing books to appear in recent memory, Tales of Woe, in simple, stark language, recounts several true stories united by a feeling of absolute misery without any prospect of redemption. Cannibalism, rape and incest are the norm here, along with a sense of unrelenting terror and disgust. Each story is accompanied by an often-gruesome, anime-like illustration. Sounds like a great Labor Day beach read!
John is an indispensable chronicler of postmodernity (Snowball's Chance, The Whole, All The World's A Grave), as well as an invaluable professor and mentor. I was able to get a brief glimpse at some early proofs of the book, and can't wait to check out Tales of Woe in its entirety. More to come soon!
