Richard S. Friedman, connu sous le nom de Kinky Friedman, s'inscrit dans la lignée des grands satiristes américains, alliant humour et observation pertinente. Son écriture se caractérise par une voix distinctive, souvent pleine d'esprit, qui aborde les absurdités de la vie avec vivacité et intelligence. L'œuvre de Friedman, explorant fréquemment des thèmes de comédie noire, offre aux lecteurs une expérience littéraire unique, à la fois divertissante et stimulante. Il crée des récits qui résonnent avec une perspective perspicace et souvent non conventionnelle sur la condition humaine.
Set against the backdrop of Arkansas's storytelling tradition, the book captures the essence of Southern life through Billy Bob Thornton's late-night conversations. These narratives reveal authentic characters and experiences that inspired his Oscar®-winning film Sling Blade. The collection offers a glimpse into Thornton's creative process, showcasing the rich tapestry of memories and ghosts that shape his storytelling.
The author presents a collection that explores the current issues facing our world and suggests solutions.
A novel featuring the sharp-tongued private eye Kinky Friedman, who, upon attending a friend's funeral, discovers the body in the coffin is a stranger. This story was originally published in the 1989 anthology "More Kinky Friedman."
Kinky Friedman, the poet of country music, the misogynist of mystery, the writer, musician and all-rounder, is the author of this collection of tales of murder, mystery and general screwing around. The three novels included in this volume are Musical Chairs, Frequent Flyer, and Elvis, Jesus & Coca-Cola.
There is - and could only ever be - one Billy Bob Thornton: actor, musician, Academy Award-winning screenwriter, and accidental Hollywood badass. In this book, he spins colourful tales of his dirt-poor Southern upbringing, his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, his life, his loves, and, of course, his movie career.
This collection of three stories includes A Case of Lone Star, Greenwich Killing Time, and When the Cat's Away. All of the stories feature the same wise-cracking, cigar-smoking, cat-loving reluctant hero-detective and are based in New York.
Set against the backdrop of Christmas, this unique tale unfolds through the eyes of a character named Kinky, who brings a distinctive and unconventional perspective to the holiday season. The narrative promises humor, heart, and unexpected twists, showcasing Kinky's adventures and the lessons he learns along the way. It's a story that redefines traditional holiday themes, inviting readers to embrace the quirks of life during this festive time.
It's More Than Just Making Them Sweat carves out a unique niche in the field of fitness publishing. No other book in this genre addresses more thoroughly the psychological factors of motivating clients and the how-to aspects of starting up and promoting a personal training business. No longer are personal trainers to be seen as glorified spotters just biding their time until the next career move. They are qualified health professionals who design and monitor the exercise programs that improve peoples' lives and health. The goal of this book is to promote a more reverent view of personal trainers.
The Kinkster is at his best in a third bumper volume collecting the 7th, 8th and 9th of his outrageously good cult detective novels together. In Armadillos and Old Lace the Kinkster decides to take a break from big-city murder and mayhem but has scarcely arrived in Texas before his friend, Judge Knox, turns up at his ranch wanting to talk about four dead little old ladies. God Bless John Wayne sees Kinky once again ensconced in his Lower Manhattan loft, having taken on the deceptively tame assignment of helping his pal Ratso find his true birth mother. In The Love Song of J. Edgar Hoover the Kinkster is hired to find a missing husband, but soon figures out that he may be in a lot more trouble than he's bargained for - the FBI is after him!Even More Kinky Friedman allows readers once again to benefit from a triple dose of Kinky's irreverent wit and hilarious wisdom.
A private detective and devoted animal lover, Kinky Friedman embarks on a dual quest to locate a missing autistic boy from New York and a three-legged cat named Lucky from Texas. As he navigates this intriguing case, he combines his unique skills and compassion for both humans and animals, showcasing his determination to solve the mystery and reunite loved ones.