{"product_id":"the-double-life-is-twice-as-good-9781439102336","title":"The Double Life Is Twice as Good","description":"\u003cb\u003eWildly original novelist, essayist, and performance artist Jonathan Ames delivers a hilarious, risqué, and loveable selection of articles, essays, and fiction, including several previously unpublished pieces.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Double Life Is Twice as Good\u003c\/i\u003e, fans will be treated to a deft and charming compilation of Ames's journalism, personal essays, and short fiction. Featuring illuminating profiles of Marilyn Manson and Lenny Kravitz, his adventures at a goth festival in the Midwest, a story written for Esquire on a napkin, as well as a comic strip collaboration with graphic artist Nick Bertozzi, Ames's unique style and personality-driven humor shines throughout this wickedly funny collection. Also included is the short story, \"Bored to Death,\" a Raymond Chandler-esque tale about a struggling writer-turned-detective who becomes quickly embroiled in the search for a missing college co-ed, which inspired the HBO series of the same name. Described by \u003ci\u003eThe Portland Oregonian\u003c\/i\u003e as \"an edgier David Sedaris,\" Ames will have you hooked with this brilliant collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jonathan Ames\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scribner Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439102336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/11\/2009 pg. 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2009 pg. 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2009 pg. 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJonathan Ames is the author of \u003ci\u003eI Pass Like Night\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Extra Man\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWhat's Not to Love?\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMy Less Than Secret Life\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWake Up, Sir!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eI Love You More Than You Know\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Alcoholic\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Double Life Is Twice As Good\u003c\/i\u003e. He's the creator of the HBO(R) Original Series \u003ci\u003eBored to Death\u003c\/i\u003e and has had two amateur boxing matches, fighting as \"The Herring Wonder.\" His most recent work is the detective novel \u003ci\u003eA Man Named Doll\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scribner Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44707435708531,"sku":"9781439102336","price":19.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_9bfe55f5-570e-4381-912d-a4cf61606d8f.jpg?v=1775840009","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-double-life-is-twice-as-good-9781439102336","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}