Los Angeles, California: Michael Gira, 1994. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 5x0x8. First edition - a paperback original. Faintly foxed on edges. 1994 Trade Paperback. 237 pp. The Consumer is a collection of grotesque and scatologically unsound vignettes written over a span of ten years by the cosmic guru of teeth-gnashing but melodious gothic drone, M. Gira. Michael Rolfe Gira (born February 19, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, author and artist. He is the main force behind the New York City musical group Swans and fronted Angels of Light. He is also the founder of Young God Records.

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Bookseller: Yesterday's Muse Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 2332960
Title: The Consumer and Other Stories
Author: Gira, M. [Michael Rolfe]
Format/Binding: Trade Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 1880985268
ISBN 13: 9781880985267
Publisher: Michael Gira
Place of Publication: Los Angeles, California
Date Published: 1994
Size: 5x0x8
Keywords: FICTION SHORT STORIES HORROR
X weight: 12 oz

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