The Next New World Author:Bob Shacochis A collection of short stories peopled by an often mysterious panoply of characters and related in a darkly comic voice. — At a time when the popularity of the short story has re-emerged, Bob Shacochis stands out as one of the masters of the craft. Here is a stunning new collection from the author of EASY IN THE ISLANDS, winner of the American Boo... more »k Award for Best First Fiction.« less