Tom Cardamone

Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Best Queer Speculative Fiction Mutability blooms in the Florida Keys after the Red War. The genie boxes created King Pelicans with single human hands to rule the ruins of half-drowned Miami...and other, stranger persons. Slavers roam the deep waters offshore, taking captives to feed the voracious Kudzu Army and the human aqueduct bearing fresh water from Lake Okeechobee. On the last stretch of the Overseas Highway still standing, an albino seeress prophesies: "You will reach for the sun while staying rooted to the ground. But I fear your shadow will be much too long." Misunderstanding time, Leaf has lived for decades alone in a collapsing Victorian house on a desolate sandy key, feeding on sunlight and dew. When at last he meets a boy like-but so unlike -himself, Leaf's startling journey begins. A post-apocalyptic, psychoactive pastorale, Green Thumb will pollinate your mind and wind its way into your heart like kudzu. This edition features an introduction by author Trebor Healey.

Mark Valerian, the second son in the Valerian family, is ill, but determined to live life to the fullest - and live forever if he can. When he discovers Bill Mackey, a young theatrical designer who is also suffering from this disease neither wants to name, he also finds the lover of his dreams. Together they develop an incredible plan to survive that will take them to Europe, to rustic Maine, and finally to the wonderful seaside summer mansion of the Valerian family, where father and son confront the painful ties of kinship ... and the joyous bonds of love. Originally published in 1988, it was Ferro's final novel, completed in the months leading to his death from AIDS as he cared for his lover Michael Grumley. This new edition contains a foreword by Tom Cardamone (Crashing Cathedrals: Edmund White by the Book)." Second Son is transcendently beautiful; exquisitely written, exquisitely restrained. The accomplishment of Second Son reminds us of what literature has always been about - the deep examination of the soul. Rich, poignant, unforgettable, it leaves one with a rare feeling of having been in touch for a little while with the things that really matter" - Anne Rice"In a purity of language met by purity of feeling, Robert Ferro's Second Son illuminates a tragedy of our time - the fusion of love and grieving, devotion and sorrowing - that is as venerable as the human heart itself. Earlier novels that center around sickness have turned out to be life-giving - Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain comes first to mind - and Robert Ferro enters this tradition with touching artistry, in his own robust yet tranquil voice, and with the lucent and simple clarity of hope." - Cynthia Ozick"I admired The Family of Max Desir. I love Second Son. The surprising story of the love between two men threatened byillness is full of fine authentic details and broader realizations about the human condition." - Doris Grumbach

A steamy bacchanal bending through time and space, replete with the occasional God, mythic creatures, and oh-so-many men. For centuries, the godling Nerites luxuriated in a shifting sexual paradise, hopping from one bathhouse to another--from disco-era Manhattan to Feudal Japan and back to where it all started: ancient Rome. When the dark shadow of his half-brother, the sinister Obsidio, descends, his deadly kiss leaves bodies cooling in steam room corners. Nerites must adopt a new role: as defender of these hidden havens, his eternal orgy becomes a race across history itself.

The book ""Advertising Agency And Studio Skills: A Guide To The Preparation Of Art And Mechanicals For Reproduction"" by Tom Cardamone is a comprehensive guide for professionals in the advertising industry looking to improve their skills in the preparation of art and mechanicals for reproduction. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of advertising, the role of the advertising agency, and the creative process involved in producing effective advertisements. The author provides detailed instructions on the technical aspects of preparing art and mechanicals for reproduction, including color separation, image resolution, and file formats. He also covers the use of various tools and software programs commonly used in the industry, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. In addition to technical skills, the book also addresses the soft skills necessary for success in the advertising industry, such as client communication, teamwork, and time management. The author draws on his extensive experience in the industry to provide practical advice and real-world examples. Overall, ""Advertising Agency And Studio Skills"" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in the advertising industry, from beginners to experienced professionals. The book is well-written and easy to understand, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.