The Braindead Megaphone

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo and the story collection Tenth of December, a 2013 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.

The breakout book from "the funniest writer in America"--not to mention an official "Genius"--his first nonfiction collection ever.

George Saunders's first foray into nonfiction is comprised of essays on literature, travel, and politics. At the core of this unique collection are Saunders's travel essays based on his trips to seek out the mysteries of the "Buddha Boy" of Nepal; to attempt to indulge in the extravagant pleasures of Dubai; and to join the exploits of the minutemen at the Mexican border. Saunders expertly navigates the works of Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, and Esther Forbes, and leads the reader across the rocky political landscape of modern America. Emblazoned with his trademark wit and singular vision, Saunders's endeavor into the art of the essay is testament to his exceptional range and ability as a writer and thinker.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Published: 09/04/2007
ISBN: 9781594482564
Pages: 257
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.76d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 06/25/2007 pg. 46
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2007 pg. 654
Booklist 08/01/2007 pg. 23
Library Journal 08/01/2007 pg. 88
New York Times Book Review 10/14/2007 pg. 30
Entertainment Weekly 12/28/2007 pg. 138
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