Title
Dangerous Laughter: Thirteen Stories (Vintage Contemporaries)
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
From The Pulitzer Prizewinning Author Of Martin Dresslerhailed By The New Yorker As A Virtuoso Of Waking Dreamscomes A Dazzling Collection Of Darkly Comic Stories United By Their Obsession With Obsession.Remarkable ... Not Just Brilliant But Prescient. The New York Times Book Reviewin Dangerous Laughter, Steven Millhauser Transports Us To Unknown Universes That Uncannily Resemble Our Own.The Collection Is Divided Into Three Parts That Fit Seamlessly Together As A Whole. It Opens With A Bang, As Cat N Mouse Reimagines The Deadly Ritual Between Cartoon Rivals In A Comedy Of Dynamite And Anvilsa Masterly Prologue That Sets The Stage For The Alluring, Very Grownup Twists That Follow.Part One, Vanishing Acts, Features Stories Of Risk And Escape: A Lonely Woman Disappears Without A Trace; A High School Boy Becomes Entangled With His Best Friends Troubled Sister; And A Group Of Teenagers Play A Treacherous Game That Pushes Them Deep Into The Kingdom Of Forbidden Things.Excess Reigns In The Vivid, Haunting Places Of Part Twos Impossible Architectures, Where Domes Enclose Whole Cities, And A Kings Master Miniaturist Creates Objects So Tiny That Soon His Entire World Is Invisible.Finally, Heretical Histories Presents Startling Alternatives To The Remembered Past. A Precursor Of The Cinema Proposes A New, Enigmatic Form Of Illusion. And In The Astonishing The Wizard Of West Orange A Famous Inventor Sets Out To Simulate The Sense Of Touchbut Success Brings Disturbing Consequences.Sensual, Mysterious, Dangerous Laughter Is A Mesmerizing Journey Through Brilliantly Realized Labyrinths Of Mortal Pleasures That Stretch The Boundaries Of The Ordinary World To Their Limitsand Occasionally Beyond.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.