Idiots in the Machine,Used

Product DescriptionFilled with an unforgettable array of characters, Idiots in the Machine is the offbeat, hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking tale of Noel 'Satan' Dorobek, an eccentric neargenius at odds with just about every aspect of society. Given his nickname because he believes that deep beneath the Earth's surface a highlyevolved civilization happily flourishes under the warmth and glow of the planet's molten core without cell phones, postal workers, or MustSeeTV, Satan must, unfortunately, bide his time on the surface until he can discover a passage to this Utopia.This deliciously dark and comic novel chronicles Satan's vain attempt to find some measure of peace in his miserable life, only to become unexpectedly famous for extolling the health benefits of wearing aluminum foil in an increasingly ozone depleted world. Gathering a cultlike following, this unlikely hero is coerced into leading these disciples by the ultimate trendsettera beautiful, charismatic, yet emotionally bankrupt young womanon an adventure that takes him from the depths of anonymity to the roof of America's tallest building.Outrageous, provocative, bitingly funny, surprisingly poignant, Edward Savio's literary debut is still striking more than a decade and a half later for its wit, originality, and rather skewed insight into contemporary pop culture.With a new Introduction by the Author for the 15th Anniversary (One Year Late) Edition.Review'Distinct, offbeat and very funny. Savio's writing reminds me of the ironic humor of 'A Confederacy of Dunces.'' Susan Jonas, Triad Book Review, March 8, 2001'Edward Savio has brought politics, the media and society together in a delightful, irreverent and entertaining work.' John Rothmann, KGO San Francisco, May 19, 2001From the PublisherAuthor Edward Savio has created one of the most memorable literary characters in decades; Noel 'Satan' Dorobek, 30yearold manchild, part genius, part fool, who finds himself stranded at the dawn of the new millennium, too late for the simple life...too early for android love slaves.Filled with an unforgettable array of characters, this deliciously dark and comic novel chronicles Noel 'Satan' Dorobeks rise to fame. Given his nickname because he believes that deep within the Earth a highlyevolved civilization happily flourishes under the warmth and glow of the planets molten core without the need for pagers, cellphones, Palm Pilots or MustSeeTV, this unlikely hero is dragged into the spotlight by the ultimate trendsettera beautiful, charismatic, yet emotionally bankrupt young womanon an adventure that takes him from the depths of anonymity to the roof of Americas tallest building.Outrageous, provocative, bitingly funny, surprisingly poignant, Edward Savios literary debut is striking for its wit, originality and rather skewed insight into contemporary pop culture.About the AuthorEdward Savio grew up in Connecticut before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a writing career. He has written numerous film projects for Walt Disney's Touchstone Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment and others. His comic documentary, 'Love or Money,' in which he travels across America in search of the best job in the world, will be released in 2002. He now makes his home in San Francisco with his wife and young son.Idiots in the Machine is his first novel.