Vulgar, yet hilariously thought-provoking, this short little tale is by Steve Krodman, a man of many talents and a gregarious nature whom I had the pleasure to meet a few years ago. He gave me this collection of 100-word stories that he wrote and published under the title, "Shorts in a Wad" (available at his site, Lost In The Cheese Aisle).
I went through it like John Madden through a Brett Farvre highlight film. It was weird, clever and disturbingly funny. I still peek at it now and again because I always think up some illustrations that might match each wonderfully goofy 100-word story.
So I took a shot at this wacky story called Abstract Art. I'm sure I'll do a few more out of curiosity. Designing the page to accommodate the illustration was the biggest challenge. The actual published work, with over a hundred little gems, has no illustrations.
By the way, his book has many sharply crafted tales that DON"T involve bodily functions.
Comments (6)
Beets first.
Then Milk of Magnesia.
Followed by Blueberries.
Three cheers for the red, white, and blue.
Posted by Doc Al | July 11, 2013 8:44 AM
Posted on July 11, 2013 08:44
Evidently he has a rather low opinion of Abstract Art. And a rather colorful way of describing it.
Posted by GarandFan | July 11, 2013 10:58 AM
Posted on July 11, 2013 10:58
Coffee table collector's edition, illustrated by John Cox. I think your layered & fragmented techniques could make the illustrations really rich.
Although, at Pollock prices, I'd expect the yellow to be no less than saffron. ( :
Posted by Terwiliger | July 11, 2013 12:36 PM
Posted on July 11, 2013 12:36
That would be one piece of art that SHOULD NOT be 'scratch and sniff'!
Posted by GarandFan | July 11, 2013 5:29 PM
Posted on July 11, 2013 17:29
Cute but gross, at the same time.
Very abstract, art... well, maybe...
Agree with T about the collector's edition.
Does Steve have another 100 word story about farting while pumping gas?
Posted by Dr. Bob | July 11, 2013 11:04 PM
Posted on July 11, 2013 23:04
Hey Dr Bob
Steve Krodman wrote dozens of amusing, clever little 100-word vignettes. I may have been a bit unfair choosing one that didn't show off his erudite reputation. BUT (sorry) every writer must stand behind his output, if you know what I mean.
Hey T
Given the right circumstances, I'd be willing to bet Mr. Krodman would like a large format for his works, too. I'm going to try a few more and see they stand up to his raucous style.
Posted by John Cox | July 11, 2013 11:14 PM
Posted on July 11, 2013 23:14