{"product_id":"2940153786285","title":"Kafka's Uncle: The Unfortunate Sequel, and Other Insults to the Morally Perfect","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou thought Kafka's Uncle ended with Anslenot climbing into the coal bucket to ascend into the regions beyond the ice? You really thought the story ended there? Oh, no—\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnslenot is back and the story continues in the regions beyond the ice which turn out, alas, to be bleak and cold indeed . . . and with him once more, his friend\/confidant\/tormentor, the tarantula. Together, they explore these frozen lands and encounter denizens such as the Media Bird, a praying mantis by the name, of course, of Jonny Mantis, the Little White-Haired Girl, the Blizzard Beast among many others. But ultimately, they discover the solace—of Kafka.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso included is the story, Dusk's Mirror and how, through the eyes of children, we come to discover, once again, just how magical reality truly is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd 23 short stories, some previously published, round out this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A very gifted short story writer.\"—Jeff VanderMeer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Bruce Taylor has earned the title of \"Mr. Magic Realism\" by dint of producing works that are fascinating, insightful, and downright fun to read. His fiction will make you think . . . And smile.\"—Ben Bova\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The transformational figure for science fiction.\"—Elton Elliott, former editor, \"The Science Fiction Review\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As rich and poetic as Bradbury at his best.\"—William F. Nolan, author of Logan's Run\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"a very gifted short fiction writer\"\u003cbr\u003e—Jeff VanderMeer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A writer of imagination and insight, Bruce Taylor delivers a collection of stories that amazes and intrigues.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Terry Brooks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ReAnimus Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082208723184,"sku":"2940153786285","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153786285_p0.jpg?v=1764056567","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153786285","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}