About the Author

Kurt Vonnegut, one of the most acclaimed American writers of the past century, died in New York City on April 11, 2007. He was the "New York Times" bestselling author of fourteen novels, including such literary classics as "Slaughterhouse-Five," "Cat s Cradle" and "God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater." Penguin Group (USA) was fortunate to publish several of Mr. Vonnegut s books, including the novels "Timequake" and "Hocus Pocus" as well as a collection of short fiction, "Bagombo Snuff Box.""