Welcome to David Gerrold's imagination. In this volume, some of Gerrold's finest writing is brought together in an eclectic mix of pieces that display his many voices in one unique package. From outer space to earthly concerns, from human sensibility to inner darkness, David Gerrold offers us real characters to care for, varied perspectives to consider, and exciting worlds to explore. Contents: Interlude #1: Solomon Short (2007) The Martian Child (1994) Pickled Mongoose (2007) Interlude #2: Solomon Short (2007) Blood and Fire (2007) A Shaggy Dog Story (2007) The Strange Death of Orson Welles (2007) Interlude #3: Solomon Short (2007) It Needs Salt (2007) The Satanic Limericks #1 (poem) (2007) ...And Eight Rabid Pigs (1994) The Satanic Limericks #2 (poem) (2007) The Baby Cooper Dollar Bill (2007) Interlude #4: Solomon Short (2007) Digging in Gehenna (2003) King Kong: Behind the Scenes (2005) King Kong: The Unanswered Questions (2007) The Kennedy Enterprise (1992) Chester (2005) Interlude #5: Solomon Short (2007) Chess with a Dragon (2007) The Green Man (2000) The Diamond Sky (2005) Interlude #6: Solomon Short (2007) Riding Janis (2003) Dancer in the Dark (2004) thirteen o'clock (2006)