Sex & Other Acts of the Imagination

Since its publication back in 1990, SEX & OTHER ACTS OF THE IMAGINATION has achieved cult status among fans of the mysterious and macabre. Now Canadian author Cliff Burns is re-releasing his celebrated collection, with a new Introduction, cover and story notes. All of the best stories are here, including "Invisible Boy", "Walt Disney in Hell" and "The Cattletruck"--tales of unrelenting power and intensity. Discover the worlds of an original and defiantly independent author, some of the best short fiction by a writer STRANGE ADVENTURES (U.K.) calls "the literary equivalent of David Cronenberg".

From the Inside Flap

"This is a book of hot dreams and frozen nightmares. It floats on a plane few writers achieve, where the imagery is raw but the insights are tender. The people in these stories will stay with me for a long time to come." (Timothy Findley)*********************************"I've followed Cliff Burns' writing for twenty-five years and there isn't a finer horror writer in this country." (Robert Runte, Canadian critic & academic)*********************************"Cliff Burns' writing is sparse, minimalist, but his words are as sharp as knives." (Corey Redekop, author of HUSK and SHELF MONKEY)

About the Author

Over the past three decades, Cliff Burns has gained a reputation for his personal, intense and highly original short fiction, poetry and novels. His professional credits include ten (10) books, over 100 published stories and fifteen major anthology appearances; he has also written for the radio and stage. In 1990, he founded his own imprint, Black Dog Press. He has been called a "literary pioneer" for his efforts as an independent author and publisher and his blog, "Beautiful Desolation", has become a gathering place for readers and writers seeking an intelligent alternative to traditional publishing.

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