About the Author

John Derbyshire was born in England, and educated at London University. He has traveled widely in East Asia, and has worked as a teacher, journalist, and computer programmer. He now lives in Huntington, New York.

Reviews

"Takes the breath away...An absolute delight, a small but rich book in which every note is struck exactly right, a book one reads mesmerized."--Jonathan Yardley, "The Washington Post Book World"
"Extraordinary...Combines originality, humor, satire, and warmth...Derbyshire is a fresh talent well worth watching."--"Rocky Mountain News"
"A note worthy debut...distinctive and promising...Possesses a quirky brio that causes it to linger in the reader's mind."--John Burnham Schwartz, "The New York Times Book Review"