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Science Fiction & Fantasy - The Show That Smells (Little House on the Bowery)

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Book Synopsis: “Derek McCormack has written a mini-masterpiece that keeps swelling with invention long after you’ve put it down.”—Guy Maddin, filmmaker “A hilarious, strange and altogether ghoulish little freak show of a book . . . A book like The Show that Smells… demonstrates that innovative literature, if such a thing still exists, can be accessible and even fun, especially for those of us with a dark sense of humor.”-Miami Herald The most shocking story ever shown on the silver screen! It's also the tale of Jimmie—a country music singer dying of tuberculosis—and Carrie, his wife, who tries to save him by selling her soul to a devil who designs haute couture clothing! Elsa is a powerful Parisian dress designer, and a vampire. She wants to make Carrie look beautiful, smell beautiful—and then she wants to eat her! Will Carrie survive as her slave? Will Jimmie be cured? Starring a host of Hollywood’s brightest stars, including Coco Chanel, Lon Chaney, and The Carter Family. The Show that Smells is a thrilling tale of hillbillies, high fashion, and horror! Derek McCormack is the author of Grab Bag (Akashic Books) and The Haunted Hillbilly (Soft Skull Press), which was named a “Best Book of the Year” by both the Village Voice and the Globe and Mail, and was a Lambda Literary Award finalist. He writes fashion and arts articles for the National Post. He lives in Toronto.

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Experience the most shocking story ever shown on the silver screen with "The Show That Smells" book! Derek McCormack has crafted a mini-masterpiece that will leave you mesmerized with its relentless invention and dark humor. This innovative and accessible piece of literature is a must-read for those with a twisted sense of thrill. From country music singer Jimmie's battle with tuberculosis to his wife Carrie's desperate attempt to save him by selling her soul to a devil who designs high fashion clothing, this tale is filled with hillbillies, horror, and a touch of glamour.

Step into a world where vampires and Parisian dress designers collide. Elsa, a powerful vampire dress designer from Paris, will make Carrie look beautiful, smell beautiful, and then devour her! Will Carrie survive as Elsa's slave? Will Jimmie be cured of his illness? Dive into this gripping story filled with suspense, drama, and Hollywood's brightest stars like Coco Chanel, Lon Chaney, and The Carter Family.

Written by acclaimed author Derek McCormack, whose previous works have garnered critical acclaim, "The Show That Smells" is a literary masterpiece that offers a perfect blend of horror, fashion, and entertainment. McCormack's ability to create a bewitching narrative makes this book a standout among its contemporaries. With his witty storytelling and unique style, he ensures that every reader will be enthralled from start to finish.

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