D. Harlan Wilson Bücher

Set in a future dominated by cinema, an aging movie star undergoes a radical transformation by growing the flesh of a kaiju onto his body. As he grapples with this physical change, he is also haunted by the characters he has portrayed, which clash for dominance over his identity. Amidst this turmoil, he faces the destructive forces of alcoholism, ultraviolence, and psychosis, all while being targeted by media agents. The narrative explores themes of identity, reality versus illusion, and the dark side of fame, culminating in the tantalizing promise of eternal life.

Exploring Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche's overlooked Native American heritage, D. Harlan Wilson challenges traditional perceptions of the philosopher by presenting him as a person of color and a "gay scientist." Drawing from extensive research, this work reframes Nietzsche's identity, emphasizing his Cherokee roots and early-American lineage while sidelining his struggles with mental health and Christian morality. This provocative examination promises to reshape Nietzsche Studies, offering a bold and transformative perspective on a figure often confined to conventional narratives.

Imagery of glowing clouds above a forest fire evokes a surreal and thought-provoking atmosphere, suggesting a blend of nature and intellect. The narrative likely explores themes of destruction, creativity, and the intersection of human thought with the natural world. Expect a unique perspective that intertwines mathematical concepts with vivid environmental elements, leading to a deeper reflection on the consequences of human actions and the beauty of the world around us.

Exploring the author's ego rather than traditional biographies, this book offers a unique perspective on historical figures. Rather than focusing on their lives, it serves as a whimsical journey through the author's interpretations and reflections, challenging readers to reconsider the nature of biography itself. Expect a blend of humor and insight that strays from conventional narratives about well-known personalities like Freud, Douglass, and Hitler, inviting readers to engage with a more personal and imaginative take on these iconic figures.

Exploring the author's ego rather than traditional biographies, this work offers a unique perspective on historical figures like Freud, Douglass, and Hitler. It presents a satirical take, emphasizing personal interpretations over factual narratives. Readers seeking conventional biographies will find this approach unconventional, as it prioritizes the author's reflections and insights instead of detailed accounts of the figures' lives.

The collection features D. Harlan Wilson's unique blend of dark humor and surrealism, showcasing his latest dramatic works. In "Jackanape," a murderous dinner jacket disrupts a community of narcissists navigating life's challenges. "The Fingermen" presents a support group for individuals who have lost an index finger, revealing their insecurities amidst absurdity. Wilson's sharp satire explores themes of self-delusion and insanity, oscillating between hilarity and solemnity, prompting audiences to reflect on contemporary existence.

The story follows a professor whose toxic approach to teaching leads to his return to graduate school for a second chance at his Ph.D. Amidst a chaotic academic environment filled with absurdities, he grapples with the challenges of being a student while exerting his domineering will on those around him. D. Harlan Wilson employs his signature "Hörnblower" style to critique the absurdities of academia, exploring deep themes of existence and identity through a darkly humorous lens.

(Publisher's Note: The author failed to fold my laundry in the proper manner, so I am letting the cat out of the bag-these are not actual biographies. They are closer to maps of the author's ego than they are texts about the namesakes adorning their covers. So, if you want to read about Freud or Douglass or Hitler I suggest you do so elsewhere.) An icon of true evil, Adolf Hitler is arguably the most important figure of the twentieth century. No one has so patently demonstrated the horrific capabilities of mankind. In Hitler: The Terminal Biography, D. Harlan Wilson tracks the life of the infamous monomaniac from struggling artist to mass murderer. Based on more than ten years of archival research and German sociological study, this one-volume account covers ground previously uncharted by other biographers, drawing heavily on newfound diaries, letters, memos, and phonograph recordings of Hitler's closest confidants as well as the Fuhrer himself.

Rutger Van Trout has worse problems than his mundane existence in the all-consuming, all-suppressing Vulgaria of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It's not that his son might be turning into a werewolf, or that his daughter might be a nymphomaniac. The problem does not lie in his obsession with transforming his middle-class estate into a three-ring barnyard. He doesn't even mind his wife's (possibly) haunted skeleton or the freak-of-the-week superheroes and window-jumpers populating his neighborhood. The complication has invaded his community in the form of a new breed of serial killer named Mr. Blankety Blank, who stalks from house to house throughout the Vulgaria leaving a bloodbath that would make Jack the Ripper himself blush.

Exploring the absurdities of urban and suburban life, this collection delves into the impact of contemporary image-culture on humanity. With a unique blend of surrealism and dark humor, the stories feature bizarre scenarios, such as parrots teaching classes and bodybuilders posing in strangers' homes. Characters like passive-aggressive glaciers and reincarnated figures challenge the boundaries of reality, creating a narrative that defies causality. D. Harlan Wilson's imaginative storytelling transforms mundane settings into a vivid, otherworldly landscape.