About this Collection
This is the thirteenth issue of Dave Eggers' acclaimed literary quarterly, McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, published in 2004. Unlike typical comic collections, this volume is a unique hybrid, featuring a mix of fiction, nonfiction, and comics, including a notable section of original comic strips by various artists. It stands out for its unconventional format and content, reflecting the experimental spirit of the series.
Contains 57 stories
P. Mondrian, Paris 1920
1 pp · Biography
Piet Mondrian
The Unbearable Tediousness of Being
2 pp
JayMegan
The Darlington Sundays
4 pp
FloraTrudyHaskell SundayBarber
Untitled story
9 pp
Obadiah OldbuckLadye-LoveRival
Noodle's Attempt at Suicide
2 pp
NoodlesDoctor
Untitled Humor story
4 pp · Humor
MuttJeff
William Faulkner's novel “The Wild Palms”
1 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
SnuffCreep Rat
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
SnuffLittle Girl
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
JonesyPrivate
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Creep Rat
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Mr. RabbitMr. Dung Beetle
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Creep Rat
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
FrankEdNick
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Creep Rat
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
UnisnuffcornKid
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
SnuffCreep Rat
The Little Nun
3 pp
The Little Nun
Pupshaw
1 pp
FrankPupshaw
Where Were You Last Night?
1 pp
FrankPupshaw
Untitled story
1 pp
FlittySof' Boy
Untitled story
1 pp
Sof' BoyPidgy
“We'll sleep in my old room. You'll like it, I think..."
2 pp
Unnamed Young WomanLanceWoman's Mom
Untitled story
2 pp
Unnamed Young WomanWoman's MomLance
The Nightmare Studio
5 pp
Untitled story
12 pp
Chris RhodesRob Fancincanni
Erik Satie: Compositeur de Musique
1 pp
Erik Satie
Strange Question
6 pp
RolandJessicaSamanthaLittle Man
Etymological Vaudeville
1 pp
In the Shadow of No Towers
2 pp
Ready to Die
6 pp · Biography
Kim DeitchRonald FitzgeraldHuie MorrisonRandy CrankKelly CrankAmanda WhiteDale MeaseMichael McLaughlinKevin GermanyWayne MorrisonDoris MorrisonDerek BarnabeiSteve RoachTommy StricklerNancy FitzgeraldDorothy Coles NoelLois Ann ColesJackie ColesMae Fitzgerald
Untitled Biography story
9 pp · Biography
Joe SaccoNeven
Moving to Hamilton
1 pp · Biography
JenDave CollierGinetteDaryl
The World Cycling Championships Really Are Coming to Hamilton
2 pp · Biography
Brian ChewterJamesDave Collier
The Death of Thomas Scott
16 pp
Excerpts from the Series Hotel & Farm
15 pp
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
5 pp
A Perplexing Excerpt from “Clyde Fans”
11 pp
Untitled story
1 pp
JulioMama
Untitled Drama story
4 pp · Drama
Hopey [Esperanza Leticia Glass]Penny CenturyIzzy [Isabel Ortiz Ruebens]
Untitled story
1 pp
JulioBenjaminMrs. Gates
Untitled story
7 pp
JulioAraceliz Victor Isabela MelendezTommy Doakes
La Blanca
2 pp · Fantasy
La Blanca
Untitled story
11 pp
GeneAutumnBen Tanaka
S. Kierkegaard
1 pp
Søren Kierkegaard
