Mike's Corner: Daunting Literary Snippets from Phish's Bassist (Paperback)

by Mike Gordon (Author)

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Product Description
Fifty-five off-the-wall short stories are offered from the subversive imagination of Mike Gordon, the bassist for one of America's favorite live rock bands, Phish. 64 illustrations, 60 in color.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Bulfinch Press; 1st edition (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821223895
• ISBN-13: 978-0821223895
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #401,629 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gordon has reached a new level in modern literature, March 16, 2000

By	Joe Piasta (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

Few people in the world have the imagination of Mike Gordon. While reading through his collection of daydreams and short stories one can't help but imagine just what goes on inside his head. In a time where it is difficult, if not impossible, to be original Mike Gordon has achieved just that. These motley tales take you to the outer limits of your mindscape and push you to think in ways you never thought possible.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Give it a try!, February 28, 1999

By A Customer

If you're reading this review, you're probably a fan of Phish, like me. I think the stories in this book are phabulous. They are full of witty plays-on-words and some of the most hillarious stuff I've ever read. Admittedly, they are off-the-wall, and are only for acquired tastes. The story "PS" is a letter forecasting a fence being broken. The story "Suite # 102" is about rolling around on awnings, and "The case of the Yellow Ballots" contains the word "ballotwomanbeatereater." Need I say more? It sounds silly, but You'll have to see for yourself. Check it out at your bookstore.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Randomness...Just Like His Band, Phish, March 2, 1998

By A Customer

Having been a fan of Phish for several years, it's hard not to be critical of their accomplishments. Only those who enjoy the absurd and those who seek to understand it will fully enjoy it. Some of his snippets make for good bedtime stories for the kids.