Art of the Story- Here's Your Hat What's Your Hurry Stories

The singular, enchanting debut story collection from Elizabeth McCracken, now back in print as part of Ecco&;s &;Art of the Story&; series, and with a new introduction from the author

Called &;astonishingly assured&; by The Guardian, the nine stories that make up Elizabeth McCracken&;s debut story collection deal with oddball characters doing their very best to forge connections with those around them.

In &;It&;s Bad Luck to Die&; a woman marries an older tattoo artist and finds comfort in agreeing to act as a canvas for his most elaborate work. &;Some Have Entertained Angels, Unaware&; follows a young girl as she comes face to face with a cast of eccentrics her recently-widowed father has invited to live in their expansive but dilapidated home. And in the title story, a young man and his wife are perplexed when an outspoken old woman shows up on their doorstep for a visit, claiming to be a distant aunt, even though she can&;t be traced on a family tree.

At once captivating and offbeat, Here&;s Your Hat What&;s Your Hurry is a dazzling showcase of the early years of Elizabeth McCracken&;s prodigious talent.