Thomas M. Disch Libri

A collection of poems which are lyrical and narrative, satirical, rebellious, ribald, uncompromising and honest.

In his seventh novel, Disch reaches a literary high point in the field of science fiction. At once hilarious and frightening, it follows Daniel Weinreb as he attempts to escape the repressive laws and atmosphere of the isolationist State of Iowa. A rich black comedy of bizarre sexual ambiguity and adventurism.

In this speculative fiction, Thomas M. Disch depicts an alternate 1970s where America is at war with the world and its citizens. Louis Sacchetti, a poet imprisoned for draft resistance, becomes a witness to brutal military experiments at Camp Archimedes, where a drug called Pallidine enhances intelligence but leads to death.

If Charles Dickens has written speculative fiction, he might have created a novel as intricate, passionate, and lacerating as Thomas M. Disch's visionary portrait of the underbelly of 21st-century New York City. The residents of the public housing project at 334 East 11th Street live in a world of rationed babies and sanctioned drug addiction. Real food is displayed in museums and hospital attendants moonlight as body-snatchers. Nimbly hopscotching backward and forward in time, Disch charts the shifting relationships between this world's inheritors: an aging matriarch who falls in love with her young social worker; a widow seeking comfort from the spirit of her dead husband; a privileged preteen choreographing the perfectly gratuitous murder. Poisonously funny, piercingly authentic, 334 is a masterpiece of social realism disguised as science fiction.

The collection features a diverse array of short fiction, showcasing unique narratives that explore themes of survival, identity, and societal shifts. Stories like "Family of the Post-Apocalypse" delve into life after catastrophe, while "Ringtime" and "White Man" offer poignant reflections on personal and cultural dynamics. Each piece invites readers to engage with thought-provoking scenarios and characters, making it a compelling read for fans of contemporary fiction.

Exploring the complexities of divinity, this satirical work delves into the author's unexpected rise to Godhood, blending humor with profound insights. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges and misconceptions surrounding such a revered role, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of power and belief. Through witty anecdotes and clever observations, the narrative unveils the intimate journey of navigating the responsibilities and absurdities of a divine existence.

A novel that follows a former British secret agent who has quit the force, only to find himself trapped in an anonymous place called the Village; known only as 'Number 6', he struggles to maintain his identity in the face of the nameless powers-that-be, who use increasingly sophisticated and terrifying methods to extract his secrets.