{"title":"Dennard Dayle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDennard Dayle is a remarkable storyteller known for his sharp wit and inventive approach to fiction. His collection of works seamlessly blends elements of satire, science fiction, and keen social commentary, capturing the intricacies of modern life in a unique and engaging manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the realm of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, Dayle's debut novel, \u003cstrong\u003eEverything Abridged\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its companion, \u003cstrong\u003eEverything Abridged: Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e, offer a brilliantly condensed yet expansive look at the human condition. These works showcase his ability to distil complex issues into compelling narratives, inviting readers to reflect on society's facets while entertained by his compelling storytelling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVenturing into \u003cem\u003eHistorical Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Dodge a Cannonball\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating dive into the past, blending rich historical elements with Dayle's signature narrative flair. This book highlights his versatility and reinforces his reputation as an author who can weave captivating tales from any era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDennard Dayle's novels are a testament to his ability to illuminate the world with both humour and profundity. His work is a must-read for those who appreciate fiction that challenges and entertains, making him a standout author in contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"everything-abridged-by-dennard-dayle-9781419760976","title":"Everything Abridged","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed as a reference work of humorous “entries” that offer trenchant social commentary, \u003cem\u003eEverything Abridged\u003c\/em\u003e presages a dark vision of the near future but tells jokes in the face of it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn intelligence agency operative uncovers a conspiracy to generate conspiracies and realizes his participation in the scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Caribbean monarch meets four decades of American presidents and adjusts his country’s foreign policy accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperiment participants are asked to bring back a gun as quickly as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA copywriter on a space colony advertises a weapon with the potential to destroy his home during an intergalactic war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711371858156,"sku":"9781419760976","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13377293482693.jpg?v=1754217570"},{"product_id":"everything-abridged-stories-by-dennard-dayle-9781419760969","title":"Everything Abridged: Stories","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed as a reference work of humorous \"entries\" that offer trenchant social commentary, \u003ci\u003eEverything Abridged\u003c\/i\u003e presages a dark vision of the near future but tells jokes in the face of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn intelligence agency operative uncovers a conspiracy to generate conspiracies and realises his participation in the scheme. 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A copywriter on a space colony advertises a weapon with the potential to destroy his home during an intergalactic war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese and other linked stories, many of which feature a speculative bent—about being Black in America, law enforcement practices in an android society, Olympic speed walking, consumerism, nuclear war, and more—are interspersed with hilarious, one-line definitions for words ranging from \u003ci\u003eabolition\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003ezygote\u003c\/i\u003e, creating a sharply humorous portrait of American inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his singular wit, sharp prose, and shrewd observations, Dennard Dayle captures the struggles his characters face to keep hold of their sanity in a society collapsing into chaos and absurdity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711372775660,"sku":"9781419760969","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13377223482693.jpg?v=1754217744"},{"product_id":"how-to-dodge-a-cannonball-by-dennard-dayle-9781250345677","title":"How to Dodge a Cannonball","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Dodge a Cannonball\u003c\/em\u003e is funnier than the Civil War should ever be. It follows Anders, a teenage idealist who enlists and reenlists to shape the American future—as soon as he figures out what that is, who it includes, and why everyone wants him to die for it. Escaping his violently insane mother is a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnders finds honour as a proud Union flag twirler—until he's captured. Then he tries life as a diehard Confederate—until fate asks him to die hard for the Confederacy at Gettysburg. Barely alive, Anders limps into a Black Union regiment in a stolen uniform. While visibly white, he claims to be an octoroon, and they claim to believe him. Only then does his life get truly strange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis new brothers are even stranger, including a science-fiction playwright, a Haitian double agent, and a former slave feuding with God. Despite his best efforts, Anders starts seeing the war through their eyes, sparking ill-timed questions about who gets to be American or exploit the theatre of war. 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