The Magazine of Bizarro Fiction (Issue One) by Andersen Prunty


The Magazine of Bizarro Fiction (Issue One)
Title : The Magazine of Bizarro Fiction (Issue One)
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ISBN : 1933929847
ISBN-10 : 9781933929842
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 106
Publication : First published May 17, 2009

The premier magazine of the bizarro genre. Issue one features the novella "The Sex Beast of Scurvy Island" by Andersen Prunty, short fiction by Jordan Krall, Bruce Taylor, Garrett Cook, and Michael James Gibbs, comics by Andrew Goldfarb and Jeremy Kemp, articles by Mykle Hansen and Bradley Sands, a spotlight on author Gina Ranalli, The Wonderland Books Awards, BizarroCon report, and more!

The Magazine of Bizarro Fiction (Issue One) Reviews

  • Mike Kleine

    Felt like I took a 12-hour journey to the sun engulfed in a dual-layered suit of everlasting ice cubes whilst sporting a tireless smile. When I first got it, I was expecting a regular old magazine a-la "OK" or "TIME" but hullabugallo, I was surprised to see that it was practically an entire book! Lovin' this cover more than the two starter kits combined only because of the teeth. The teeth make it seem crisp and much more sharp.

    Hadn't read any Jordan Krall until "The Pistol Burps" and that was it, I was sold. I'm actually ordering "Squid Pulp Blues" shortly after I finish this review and since I always buy my books in threes on Amazon (because I want that free shipping,) I am also purchasing "Shatnerquake" and "Washermouth." All thanks to the magazine. I don't know anything about Shatner, have only watched the new Star Trek movie, and am pissed I missed the opportunity to pre-order and receive custom drawings... Regardless, now I need it because Jeff Burk is awesome.

    A couple of typos, which is fine and bravo to Andersen Prunty, as usual... And to everyone else as well... Where can I get my lifetime membership?

  • James

    My first read of a bizarro compilation and I thought I had some weird thoughts? My favorite story was Mr. Plush, Detective by Garret Cook. Will definitely read some more bizarro books.

  • Steven Rage

    Reading this magazine, which was bound and presented more like a lit. journal, was pure enjoyment. It had most of my personal faves: Garrett Cook, Jordan Krall, Anderson Prunty, Jeremy Shipp - they all have stories in this first issue. Plus reviews on several books, a report on BizarroCon 2008 and a well-done interview with super-cool writer Gina Ranalli. HIGHLY REC'D!!

  • Garrett Cook

    It's like fifty sandwiches playing the violin in unison.

  • Kate

    I really enjoyed the stories and Gina Ranalli's interview. Well done and I'm looking forward to reading more issues.

  • Nihil

    pretty excellent magazine. too bad it's only quarterly. so far.

  • Chris

    Not a bad first issue. I enjoyed the longer stories and the piece by Mykle Hansen.