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About the Author

Peter Carey lives in Sydney. He is the author of the highly acclaimed selection of short stories, The Fat Man in History, and the novel, Bliss.

The Fat Man in History 'A new talent is always exciting. A new talent that seems formed, not just promising, is exhilarating. The Fat Man in History introduces a remarkable Australian, Peter Carey. His view of things is totally original, his eyesight alters the world… The effect is dazzling!