It’s really no secret, I think Jeff VanderMeer is one of the great and most exciting writers in Fantastic Fiction at the moment, and my introduction to his work, the brilliant mosaic novel City of Saints and Madmen is being rereleased by Bantam.
Synopsis:
Funny, bawdy, profane, tragic, and sometimes heartbreaking, City of Saints & Madmen chronicles the adventures, eccentricities, and foibles of the citizens of fantastical Ambergris—a place that bears a striking resemblance to our world, like a distorted mirror image. In the city of Ambergris, you can find living saints, mad writers, mediocre artists suddenly transformed into geniuses, giant squid that may or may not be intelligent, and a stealthy underclass of citizens called gray caps who hold the key to the city’s many secrets. You will also find one of the unforgettable cities of contemporary literature: bustling, grotesque, magnificent, and full of shocking, beautiful revelations.
Translated into half a dozen languages, this “mosaic novel” is now available in the United States and Canada from Bantam Books, in a stylish trade paperback edition. Lavishly illustrated by seven artists.
Here is some of the talk:
”This is fiction to stand alongside that of Calvino and Borges.’ – The Guardian
‘Fearless inventiveness and compelling strangeness. Angela Carter would have loved this book.’ – Rikki Ducornet
“Unsettling, erudite, dark, shot through with unexpected humor. Ambergris is one of my favorite haunts in fiction.” – China Mieville
“In the hands of a brilliant writer like Jeff VanderMeer, writing fantasy can be a means of serious artistic expression. In VanderMeer’s hands, it is also playful, poignant, and utterly, wildly, imaginative.” – Peter Straub
To coincide with this release, FBS is proud to sponsor a drawing that will allow 2 winners to come away with a autographed copy of the rerelease.
Who Can Win?
Open to all members of FBS
What do you win?
Two winners will each win a copy of City of Saints and Madmen signed by Jeff Vandermeer.
How do You Win?
PM me (at Fantasybookspot.com) and you will be entered in the draw.
How long do you have to get in on this deal?
March 20th
Good luck to all participants, and a special thanks to Jeff VanderMeer, for allowing us to bring this offer to FBS members – it’s simply one of my personal favorite reads.
