New Taboos

Combining vigilante humor, science fiction adventure and searing social criticism, this collection bears traces of John Shirley's entire oeuvre. In "New Taboos", the essay that gives its name to the title of the book, Shirley tries to look at America through different glasses, from a radical perspective. As a matter of fact, a new short story, “The State of Captivity,” looks at the Prison Industrial Complex with eyes full of fear and tears of laughter. In “Why is Forty Years of Hell Necessary?”, he conveys his concerns, rather than his hopes, about the near future of our world, through the filter of a science fiction writer, in a humorous language. Also included in this collection is a candid interview with Terry Bisson, which showcases the author's progressive sensitivity, deep and brilliant intelligence, and sarcastic humor... An enjoyable, provocative and highly critical book...

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Size: 13 x 19.5

First Print Year: 2018

Number of Printings: 1st Edition