Startling, irreverent and provocative, the incomparable creator of poems and fables for children turns his eye and pen upon the social calamities and absurdities of the adult world. a modern ballet where lovers are ground to hamburger wives are turned into chairs TV sets eat people flowers grow from children's heads God is uncovered—and re-covered and men are hung by the instrument of their desire Shel Silverstein, (1930-1999) the bestselling author of The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and Every Thing On It, has created yet another collection that is both outrageously funny and deeply profound. Note: For a complete list of the stories included, see the FAQ section below. Edition MSRP: US $29⁹⁵ / $42⁵⁰ CAN (ISBN 0-06-055430-4) Library of Congress Catalog #78-19473 Manufactured in China
Author
Shel Silverstein was the author-artist of many beloved books of prose and poetry. He was a cartoonist, playwright, poet, performer, recording artist, and Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated songwriter. Shel Silverstein will perhaps always be best loved for his extraordinary books. Shel’s books are now published in more than 47 different languages. The last book that was published before his death in 1999 was Falling Up
