American Whiskey Bar is a awesome pretend memoir in regards to the un-making of a film—a movie which Michael Turner was once commissioned to write down. even though, even if this movie was once ever “made” is controversial. And just one print is related to exist. however, American Whiskey Bar, a movie visible by way of just a handful of individuals, is definitely on its strategy to turning into a curious footnote to cinematic history.

American Whiskey Bar, the booklet, is an try to set the list straight—a tale of intercourse, violence, lies, ambition, strength, paradox, desires, and remorse. think of your self warned.

First released in Canada in 1997, this re-creation, which incorporates a foreword by way of William Gibson (Neuromancer, development Recognition), is the 1st variation ever on hand within the U.S.

Praise for American Whiskey Bar:

“Tightly packed . . . the e-book weaves its method out and in of varied degrees of fact. . . . There’s a vibrant, playful brain at paintings here.”—Toronto Star

“Turner constructs an extreme, clever, and darkly funny satire. . . . Too unique to be nominated for awards.”—Quill & Quire

“Brilliant . . . a stunning, dizzying multilayered mix of truth and fiction, of the believable and the preposterous, of the genuine and the hyper-real. it's also screamingly funny.”—Globe & Mail

Globe & Mail awesome publication, 1997
Quill & Quire top ebook of 1997
Coolest Canadian publication of the 12 months, Chapters

Michael Turner lives in Vancouver, the place, as well as books and screenplays, he writes paintings essays and edits ArsenalAdvance, a literary/visual artwork imprint. He has received a BC publication Prize for fiction and a Genie Award for unique track. lately, he has collaborated with artist Stan Douglas and filmmaker Bruce LaBruce. His novel The Pornographer’s Poem was once released this yr by way of smooth Skull.