Craig Clevenger made a lot of the waves in the weird book genre with his first novel, The Contortionists Handbook. That book has developed a cult following and is being developed into a film by Donnie Darko creator Richard Kelly.

Clevenger has just released his second book, Dermaphoria, and it is about an amnesiac who wakes up in a prison cell. Upon his release he tries to recover his memories through the use of a new drug, Derma.

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Daniel Robert Epstein: Are you at home?

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SUICIDEGIRL

Ontario, Canada

DEC 01, 2005 06:13 AM

Hell, I'd follow him to every book signing under the sun if I could.

I read the Contortionist's Handbook 3 times in a row (the first go 'round) and am thoroughly molesting Dermaphoria. While reading the Contortionist's Handbook, I turned to my partner at the time (approximately every coupla pages) and maniacally threw quotes in his direction. He didn't catch any; didn't get it. Now I live alone boonies and well, my dogs sure like being read to. Which is a good thing because I think I've read Dermaphoria aloud to myself in it's entirety by now.

It's thanks to authors like Craig Clevenger that I have absolutely NO need for a television.

Himo

Santa Cruz, CA

January 2003

DEC 01, 2005 10:39 PM

I worked with Craig for a couple years in Santa Barbara. A truly multi-talented individual. Been a fan ever since. Just a great guy and a fantastic writer. If I were you I would send Dermaphoria to your mom for X-mas! I was thrilled to see this pop up on SG.

Yes, screw yer TV; read Craig!

Someguysteve

USA

September 2005

DEC 01, 2005 10:56 PM

I love his writing style, Dermaphoria especially. Even the updates on his site, craigclevenger.com, are entertaining. Sadly he hasn't come anywhere within 300 miles of me on his tour.

You haven't heard loud until you've heard God's jackbooted angels kicking down the door to the sky, ripping yours from its hinges and your house from its foundation. Angels don't knock or ask for paperwork. They cleave the biggest tree on your property down the middle, blow your fuses, smoke your telelvision, radio and phone lines and leave you for dead.--Dermaphoria

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courtneyriot

STAFF

Los Angeles, CA

DEC 01, 2005 06:00 AM