Really, I handle so much that does not involve long pig...

Well, for the second time in as many weeks, my History of Gastronomy/J. Dahmer volume is in the news. This quarter's Gastronomica (Winter, Vol. 9, No. 1) has a full page (the last page in the volume, "Rare") article on the book and its history. The author, Jeanne Schinto, saw the book at a show in Boston nearly a year ago and asked if I would allow an article about it for Gastronomica. 

I do not recall making all the statements for which I am quoted...but there is nothing hugely off-base, either and the gist of the background is solid. It is an interesting and very intriguing piece. As she notes, it really does appear to be prima facia evidence of an effort on his part to understand something that he had to know was...well...not normal. 

I'll never complain about press placements...but I do hope the next one or two are focused on fine press books, early printed matter or...er...anything that does not include serial killers...