This is a volcanic adventure into the soul of a winged red monster named Geryon. It is a queer love story that comes of age, a rebellious Greek myth, and a modern classic work. Geryon, tormented as a child by his brother, escapes into a parallel world of photography. He deeply loves Herakles, a golden youth, who abandons him at the peak of attraction. Thus, Geryon retreats ever deeper into the world he created with his camera, fascinated by his wings, his red hue, and the improbable luck of who he is. However, everything collapses suddenly and irreparably with the return of Herakles. Autobiography of Red is a deceptively simple narrative filled with currents of meaning, emotion, and truth about what it's like to be red. An extraordinary, modern epic poem - moving, unsettling, and delightful.
"Completely spellbinding" - Ocean Vuong
"This book is amazing - I haven't encountered writing in years that is so marvelously disturbing" - Alice Munro
"A profound love story... feeling and humor, poignant, musical, and tender" - Ruth Padel, New York Times Book Review
Pages: 160, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm
