{"product_id":"9781480408036","title":"Abnormal Occurrences: Short Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eA dozen remarkable short stories from the author of \u003ci\u003eLittle Big Man\u003c\/i\u003e, offering an absurdist journey through the mind of one of America’s great storytellers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThomas Berger’s first short story collection in almost thirty years showcases the author’s acclaimed wit, intellect, and emotional sureness. His pages teem with larger-than-life characters: Dr. Poon, a Hollywood snake handler in way over his head during a film shoot in Southeast Asia; Charlie, an apartment superintendent who finds a peculiarly powerful plastic pistol; and Vernon, the confused owner of a talking puppy. No matter where Berger takes his readers, his world is full of oddities. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Thomas Berger including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection. ","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47141873025264,"sku":"9781480408036","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781480408036_p0.jpg?v=1769893975","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781480408036","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}