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A Curious Physiological Industry

June 1st, 2015 · 2 Comments

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Just in time for June Gloom, Black Scat Books proudly presents the first in a series of Black Scat Broadsides: Alphonse Allais’s “A Curious Physiological Industry,” translated by Doug Skinner. In the spirit of Swift’s “A Modest Proposal,” this rare text is the master absurdist at his devilish best — a full-color, poster-sized (12 x 18 inches) collector’s broadsheet edition. Printed on acid-free paper and suitable for framing. $10, from Black Scat Books.

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2 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Win // Jun 2, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Sold!

    A rather excellent arty-fact all the way round!

  • 2 Doug // Jun 3, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Thank you! It was serendipitous. I translated the story, one of Allais’s most blistering comments on income inequality, thinking it might find a place in the Black Scat Journal. I sent it to Derek just as he was contemplating printing broadsides. And behold, now you can make your friends queasy.