"Joseph Mattson is a monster of a writer." -- Beth Lisick, New York Times bestselling author of Everybody Into the Pool and Helping Me Help Myself. EAT HELL: Plus Two Variations on the Heart Going Down in L.A. is the wrenching, funny, and gut-maniacal new book of stories of unrequited love by Joseph Mattson, author of the much-anticipated forthcoming novel Empty the Sun, which will include a Soundtrack by Drag City recording artist Six Organs of Admittance. A Los Angeles trio of love gone south, Eat Hell occupies a special crux where humility, humanity, and insanity come together in the name of exquisite oblivion. Cover art by the incomparable Mel Kadel.
Joseph Mattson Books
Joseph Mattson is lauded for a raw and uncompromising literary style that often explores the darker aspects of the human experience with unexpected beauty and feeling. His works are populated by bizarre characters and unusual situations, drawing readers into intense and unforgettable worlds. Mattson's approach to writing is frequently described as experimental and deeply original, making him a singular voice in contemporary literature. His ability to blend humor, melancholy, and stark reality creates narratives that resonate profoundly with readers.
