New Book Explores Coming-of-Age in 1980s Comedy Club
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Press Releases Prom on Mars Press Release Share Blog Receive press releases from Prom on Mars: By Email PDF Version RSS Feeds: New Book Explores Coming-of-Age in 1980s Comedy Club The author of "Miserable Holiday Stories" tells a true, coming-of-age story set in the breakneck world of 1980s stand-up comedy.His work appears at McSweeney’s, NewPopLit, The Big Jewel, Litro, The Rumpus, MonkeyBicycle, Corvus, BluePrintReview, Yankee Pot Roast, Swink, Hobo Pancakes, Gi60, The Legendary, Back Hair Advocate, and PopImage, among others.At 16, Bernstein was the youngest regular at Cincinnati’s legendary comedy club, d.w. eye, desperately trying to balance high school with writing and performing at night.Set against the bohemian, downtown comedy boom of the early 80s, "Plrknib" is a breezy, bittersweet, and compelling story about love, friendship, and finding your own punchlines.Early reviews say:“Hysterical, edge-of-your-seat drama.”“The Power of Jokes permeates this book...in a way rarely seen in fiction.”“I felt as though I was on stage with him 30 years ago.”About the Book:"Plrknib" is published by Prom on Mars and is available for sale at Amazon and other online retailers, as well as to order from most bookstores.The paperback (ISBN 978-0-9913135-4-9) retails for U.S. $6.99.The ebook (ISBN 978-0-9913135-3-2) retails for U.S. $1.99.Book website: www.plrknib.comPublisher website: www.promonmars.comAbout the Author:Alex Bernstein is a Pushcart Prize nominated writer and the author of "Miserable Holiday Stories".His work appears at McSweeney’s, NewPopLit, The Big Jewel, Litro, The Rumpus, MonkeyBicycle, Corvus, BluePrintReview, Yankee Pot Roast, Swink, Hobo Pancakes, Gi60, The Legendary, Back Hair Advocate, and PopImage, among others.Contact:Alex Bernsteinalexb0917@gmail.com Contact Information Prom on Mars Alex Bernstein 908-451-5212 www.plrknib.com Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Prom on Mars