Legendary as an underground actress, female adventurer, and East Village raconteur, Cookie Mueller's first calling was to the written word: "I started writing when I was six and have never stopped completely," she once confessed. Mueller's 1990 collection captures the raw energy and fearless honesty of downtown New York's art scene, chronicling a life lived on the margins with wit, courage, and unflinching authenticity. This new edition brings her essential voice to contemporary readers.

Why We Picked It: Because Cookie Mueller embodied the spirit of artistic rebellion and authentic living that defined New York's underground culture. Her stories capture a vanished world with humor, heart, and an honesty that makes her voice feel both of its time and utterly timeless.

Details: • Author: Cookie Mueller • Introduction by: Olivia Laing • Editors: Hedi El Kholti, Chris Kraus, Amy Scholder • Publisher: Semiotext(e) • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: April 26, 2022 • Series: Semiotext(e) / Native Agents • ISBN: 1635901669

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