Let's be honest, if you are not a fan of Harlan Ellison, this may not be worth your...money. I started to say time and money, but that is incorrect. It is definitely worth your time. It is quintessential Ellison storytelling. There are the non-sequiturs, obscure references, and unbelievability that are the key to Harlan's stories. (Get a copy of any of the "Ellison on the Road" cds for a taste.)

But, because Harlan is a consummate storyteller, the non-sequiturs make sense, the obscure references are worth looking up, and it is all believable. (I have no reason to stand so steadfastly beside him – but I will defend it as truth until he tells me differently.)

Is it worth your $15? This is a book for a special taste; it is obviously designed for the connoisseur of things Ellison. So, your mileage may differ. For me, the chance to read/hear a new tale from the Ellison life, as well as the fantastic Gahan Wilson illustration of Harlan, made this easily worth the investment.

Five stars for the fans out there. For the rest of you? Maybe not so much. ( )