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September/October
2001 Book Sense 76 Picks
Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America.
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| Three Books That Defy Categorization |
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 Convergence
of Birds, A: Original Fiction and Poetry Inspired by Joseph Cornell
by Foer, J. Safran, compiler
(Distributed Art Publishers, $27.50, 1891024221)
"A beautifully realized project! An impressive roster of contemporary authors (Pinsky, Oates, Moody, Ackerman, to name a few) pay homage to Joseph Cornell's bird box sculptures in prose and poetry. Just as rewarding as Cornell's elegant and mysterious sculptures are the contributors' diverse contributions. A lovely book." - Stuart Bloomfield, University Book Store, Seattle, WA
 Stories
of Mr. Keuner
by Brecht, Bertolt
(City Lights Publishers, $9.95, 0872863832)
"This is just a jewel. The short form reminds me of a koan or other short religious/philosophical writing with an edge to it. All day the 'stories' have been jumping back into my mind ... and I've been smiling. Know that it will be handsold in our store for a long, long time." - John P. Hamilton, The Next Chapter, Woodland, CA
Vertigo
by Sebald, W. G.
(New Directions, $13.95, 0811214850)
"From a great and dizzying height, Sebald peers down upon his past, the events and great literature that have shaped it. Part travelogue, part memoir, part novel of consciousness, it is exhilarating." - Ray Keifetz, Diesel: A Bookstore, Oakland, CA
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