[about the book]

Restless, reckless, and wise, Burch throws stones across the mythological waters of identity formation, each bounce and ripple interrogating anew not only how we see ourselves and the world we inhabit, but how we got there and where we're going. Opening the door to his cabinet of curiosities, we accept as invitation Burch’s example of self-evisceration and learn to embrace with pride our messy contents as they spill out onto the table.

[ CONTENTS ]

I. How to Take Yourself Apart: instructions

A. How To
B. How To
C. How To
D. How To
E. How To
F. How To
G. How To
H. How To
I. How To
J. How To
K. How To

II. How to Fold Paper Cranes: tales

A. How To
B. Delicate
C. You Are Here
D. Molting
E. Taking Flight
F. There There
G. Repairman
H. Work
I. Cheap Seats

III. How to Make Yourself Anew: a bestiary

A. Caladrius
B. Eagle
C. Pelican
D. Antelope
E. Barnacle Goose
F. Yale
G. Ox
H. Ibex
I. Crocodile
J. Avian Beginning

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