A City Dangerous, Seductive, and Strange Set in a fantastical New York City of 1 B.C., these seven stories are a stunning mythic vision. In odysseys that wind through urban streets, Shakar's modern characters pursue their quests and meet their fates. Roxanne, a schoolgirl superhero from Queens, saves the day at a brutal playground. The Junk Man build his lady love from trash he finds while Dumpster diving. A tough police detective comments on a city's decadence. A serial prankster leaves timely messages via light. ...
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A City Dangerous, Seductive, and Strange Set in a fantastical New York City of 1 B.C., these seven stories are a stunning mythic vision. In odysseys that wind through urban streets, Shakar's modern characters pursue their quests and meet their fates. Roxanne, a schoolgirl superhero from Queens, saves the day at a brutal playground. The Junk Man build his lady love from trash he finds while Dumpster diving. A tough police detective comments on a city's decadence. A serial prankster leaves timely messages via light. Story after story -- each fabulous and joyously imaginative -- are linked by their magnificent location. The result is a celebration of the sights and sounds of New York, its timeless eccentrics and its larger-than-life essence.
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Good. Used texts DO NOT include any supplemental material such as; online access codes, CDs, etc. All text is legible and may contain; markings, highlighting, worn-corners, folded pages, etc, from typical use. Orders ship same or next business day w/ free tracking. Choose Expedited shipping for fastest (2-6 business day) delivery. Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 157366023X. Signed by Shakar on the title page. The dust jacket has a small crease to the top edge. A debut collection of stories linked by New York City and allusions to Ovid's Metamorphoses.; 164 pages; Signed by Author.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book. 8vo. Normal: FC2, 1996. First edition, first printing. 8vo. Cloth binding, 164 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket, protected with an archival-quality mylar cover.
