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Kurt Vonnegut at a Glance
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (November 11, 1922 - April 11, 2007) was an American novelist known for works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction, such as Slaughterhouse-Five (1969), Cat's Cradle (1963), and Breakfast of Champions (1973). source: Wikipedia
New Book! Armageddon in Retrospect
Armageddon in Retrospect
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 01/02/2010)
Armageddon in Retrospect is a collection of twelve new and unpublished writings on war and peace. Imbued with Vonnegut's trademark rueful humor, the pieces range from a visceral nonfiction recollection of the destruction of Dresden during World War II-an essay that is as timely today as it was then-to a painfully funny short story about three Army privates and their fantasies of the perfect first meal upon returning home from war, to a darker, more poignant story about the impossibility of shielding our children from the temptations of violence. Also included are Vonnegut's last speech as well as an assortment of his artwork, and an introduction by the author's son, Mark Vonnegut. Armageddon in Retrospect says as much about the times in which we live as it does about the genius of the writer.
Great Kurt Vonnegut Stuff from Amazon
A few years ago, as I was recovery from a surgery, I asked my wife to bring a few Vonnegut books to the hospital. She brought me every one in my collection, and I read three in three days. I don't recommend that. Pace yourself.
Here are 5 to get you started...
Great Vonnegut quotes
Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything.
There is a tragic flaw in our precious Constitution, and I don't know what can be done to fix it. This is it: Only nut cases want to be president.
Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance.
Here's what I think the truth is: We are all addicts of fossil fuels in a state of denial, about to face cold turkey.
Lots more here
Interview with Kurt Vonnegut
Are you in the Kurt Vonnegut Fan Club?
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- Busy, Busy, Busy Busy, Busy, Busy Feb 18, 2008 @ 2:13 am
- Vonnegut!
Yay.
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- farang farang Sep 5, 2007 @ 5:45 pm
- I think Vonnegut is my favorite author. I especially liked 'Galapagus'.
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- Doctor-Who Doctor-Who Sep 2, 2007 @ 7:18 pm
- My favorite Vonnegut quote (and you can live your life by it) is when he said:
"we are what we pretend to be ... so we should be careful about what we pretend to be"
Great man Kurt - much missed
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- yojay yojay Aug 31, 2007 @ 11:57 pm
- I made this TRALFAMADORE design in honor of Kurt when he died. It's obscure, but readers here may appreciate it.
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- SteveMNash SteveMNash Aug 31, 2007 @ 1:50 pm
- I'm definitely a fan of Vonnegut. I will be back for more... :-)
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