Description:
The second edition of a collection of short stories revolving directly or indirectly around Griffith Park in Los Angeles that touch on, directly or indirectly, the immortal feral boy that lives in Griffith Park.
Brief description: Tim Kirk is a writer and filmmaker living two miles from Griffith Park. He is the author of the multi-generational Western novel, "Burnt." His films include "Sex Madness Revealed," "Director's Commentary: Terror of Frankenstein" and "Bewitched." He has produced "Room 237," "The Nightmare," "And With Him Came The West," episodes of "Tom Explores Los Angeles," and "The El Duce Tapes."
Review Quotes:
"I've always thought of Griffith Park as L.A.'s Transylvania. Sure during the day - especially on a Sunday when everyone is barbequing (sic), listening to the congas or making love behind the old zoo - it's a carnival. But for many years I ran its hills late at night, under full moons and in fogs, sometimes accompanied by an owl and coyote, and believe me, another world lives there. The Wild Boy is real and you will relish these Borges-like gems of story-telling."
Mike Davis, author of City of Quartz
"I loved reading this weird and wonderful anthology. The stories are so beautifully written; I felt a visceral reaction to so much of the imagery. If you grew up in Greater Los Angeles, you will get this so hard. If you didn't, this book will make you feel like you did."
Jane Wiedlin, The Go-Go's