![]() The cover captures the sweaty abjection of A Feast of Snakes-it’s a nasty, gnarly novel that pushes the so-called “Southern Grotesque” style into new, gross, territory. I’m guessing they would’ve wanted Burt Reynolds for Joe Lon. I shared the cover on Twitter, where one user pointed out that the publishers seemed to be “pre-emptively casting the film,” with Ed Asner in a supporting role. The art seems to be signed with the (last I’m guessing?) name “Gentile.” If anyone can confirm I’d appreciate it. It wraps around here’s the back (I’d scan the whole thing flat but I don’t think the book’s spine would survive): The lurid cover captures the novel’s lurid spirit. This afternoon I came across a copy of my favorite Harry Crews novel, A Feast of Snakes. It’s a 1978 massmarket edition from Ballantine. ![]() ![]() I love to browse my local used bookstore of a Friday afternoon. ![]()
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