Absurdist fiction Absurdist fiction A House-Boat on the Styx is a book written by John Kendrick Bangs and published in 1895. ...more on Wikipedia about "A House-Boat on the Styx"
A Series of Unfortunate Events is a children's book series, written by Daniel Handler under the pseudonym of Lemony Snicket, and illustrated by Brett Helquist. There are twelve books in the series as of 2005, but it is known that the final series will consist of thirteen books (each with thirteen chapters), excluding spin-offs such as The Unauthorized Autobiography. The first book in the series, The Bad Beginning, was published in 1999 by HarperCollins Children's Books. ...more on Wikipedia about "A Series of Unfortunate Events"
Absurdist Fiction, an extreme branch of satire, is a form of fiction or poetry that utilizes absurd characters, situations or subjects to promote thoughtful laughter. Thoughtful laughter is the main literary aim of absurdist fiction; it is designed to make its audience laugh and consider serious issues simultaneously. ...more on Wikipedia about "Absurdist fiction"
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (ボボボーボ・ボーボボ Bobobō-bo Bō-bobo, sometimes known as Bo x 7 or Bo^7 to American fans) is a manga by Yoshio Sawai, published by Shueisha in Japan and serialized in that country's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo"
C.D. Payne is an American author of absurdist fiction who is best known for his series of novels about fictional teenager Nick Twisp. They are called the "Youth in Revolt" series and are: ...more on Wikipedia about "C.D. Payne"
Carl Hiaasen [pronounced "hiya-sun"] (born March 12, 1953) is an American journalist and novelist. ...more on Wikipedia about "Carl Hiaasen"
Christopher Moore is an American writer of absurdist fiction. His stories typically involve conflicted everyman characters suddenly struggling through supernatural or extraordiary circumstances. These off-the-wall characters, wacky settings, and bizarre storylines often address legitimate political and social concerns. The screenplay rights to some of Moore's books, such as Practical Demonkeeping and Bloodsucking Fiends, have been purchased by Disney, but have not yet been made into movies. Inheriting a humanism from his love of Steinbeck, and a sense of the absurd from Vonnegut, Christopher Moore is a best-selling author with major cult status. ...more on Wikipedia about "Christopher Moore"
Clinton Tyree is a fictional character who has appeared in several novels by Carl Hiassen. In those novels, he is a decorated Vietnam veteran and ex-governor of Florida who became disgusted with politics and the state's continued development at the expense of its natural surroundings. He lives in various swamps and other rural areas. His occasional contact with the outside world is infrequent but highly memorable. ...more on Wikipedia about "Clinton Tyree"
Daniil Kharms ( ; 30 December, 1905 (17 December Old Style) - 2 February, 1942) was an early Soviet-era satirist who used a surrealist or absurdist style. ...more on Wikipedia about "Daniil Kharms"
Douglas Noël Adams ( March 11, 1952 – May 11, 2001), also known (to fans) as Bop Ad or Bob (after his illegible signature), or by his initials "DNA", was a cult British comic radio dramatist, musician and author, most notably of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series (HHGG or H2G2). Hitchhiker's began on radio, and developed into a "trilogy" of five books (which had sold more than fifteen million copies by the time of Adams' death) as well as a television series, a computer game and a feature film that was completed only after Adams's death. ...more on Wikipedia about "Douglas Adams"
FLCL ( Japanese フリクリ Furi Kuri, pronounced and officially romanized as Fooly Cooly) is a six episode Japanese animation OVA series, the brainchild of director Kazuya Tsurumaki of Gainax and released by Gainax and Production I.G. The series has been broadcast on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block numerous times. ...more on Wikipedia about "FLCL"
Fluke is a comic novel by Christopher Moore. It follows the misadventures of marine biologist Nathan Quinn. Nate begins to uncover a conspiracy one day when a whale flukes and spelled out in huge letters on the tail is " Bite me." ...more on Wikipedia about "Fluke, or I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings"
John Kendrick Bangs ( May 27, 1862 - January 21, 1922) was an American author and satirist, and the creator of modern Bangsian fantasy, the school of fantasy writing that sets the plot wholly or partially in the afterlife. ...more on Wikipedia about "John Kendrick Bangs"
Orange Crush is Tim Dorsey's third novel, and the first not to star his central character, Serge A. Storms. It is a frequently dark spoof of the politics of Florida and the United States' involvement in the Balkans. ...more on Wikipedia about "Orange Crush (novel)" Who is http://www.shortopedia.com?
Practical Demonkeeping, published in 1992, is Christopher Moore's first novel, dealing with a demon from Hell and his master. The book features one of the earliest examples of Internet dating. ...more on Wikipedia about "Practical Demonkeeping"
Roald Dahl ( September 13, 1916 – November 23, 1990) was a British novelist and short story author of Norwegian descent, famous as a writer for both children and adults. Among his most popular books are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches, The BFG, and Kiss Kiss. ...more on Wikipedia about "Roald Dahl"
Robert Fleming Rankin (born 1949 in England, probably Brentford, a suburb of London) is a prolific British humorous novelist. He started writing in the late 1970s, and first entered the Bestsellers lists with Snuff Fiction in 1999. His books are a unique mix of science fiction, fantasy, the occult, urban legends, running gags, metafiction and outrageous characters. According to the (largely fictional) biography printed in some Corgi editions of his books, Rankin refers to his style as 'Far Fetched Fiction' in the hope that bookshops will let him have a section to himself. Many of Robert Rankin's books are bestsellers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Robert Rankin"
Terence David John Pratchett OBE is an English fantasy author (born April 28, 1948, in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England), best known for his Discworld series. As of March 2005 he has sold approximately 40 million books worldwide. ...more on Wikipedia about "Terry Pratchett"
Youth in Revolt: the Journals of Nick Twisp, usually referred to as Youth in Revolt is a novel by C.D. Payne. The novel is told in a picaresque fashion and has heavy uses of black humor and camp. The book met with controversy because of it's overt portrayals of teen sexuality. In March 2004 a film adaptation of the book was announced (according to imdb.com). ...more on Wikipedia about "Youth in Revolt"
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