John Metcalf mentioned one day in passing
when we were discussing Mario Puzo that I would find mention of him in a book Biblioasis had published, a memoir by Bruce Jay Friedman called Lucky Bruce.
He was a friend of Puzo’s.
“It is also pretty funny,” John said.
I couldn’t understand why Biblioasis would
be publishing a book by a minor Jewish-American writer whose books I had seen
for years but never been tempted to read. I ordered it on John’s recommendation
and found it such a great read that I ordered ten copies which I’ve been giving
to friends ever since.
It’s a fascinating book and as John said, “Very funny.” I have also
acquired the rest of Friedman’s books which I am reading my way through.
I still don’t understand why Biblioasis published it but I’m glad you did. Highly recommended. Now that I think of it I don’t know
why you published my book either but I am glad you did that one too.
Dan, maybe you’re crazy or maybe Biblioasis is going to be a great publisher.
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