Richard S. Friedman, known as Kinky Friedman, styles himself in the mold of great American satirists, blending humor and keen observation. His writing is characterized by a distinctive, often wry voice that delves into the absurdities of life with a sharp wit. Friedman's work, frequently exploring dark comedic themes, offers readers a unique literary experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. He crafts narratives that resonate with an insightful, often unconventional perspective on the human condition.
Kinky Friedman, the poet of country music, the misogynist of mystery, the writer, musician and all-rounder, is the author of this collection of tales of murder, mystery and general screwing around. The three novels included in this volume are Musical Chairs, Frequent Flyer, and Elvis, Jesus & Coca-Cola.
There is - and could only ever be - one Billy Bob Thornton: actor, musician, Academy Award-winning screenwriter, and accidental Hollywood badass. In this book, he spins colourful tales of his dirt-poor Southern upbringing, his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, his life, his loves, and, of course, his movie career.
This collection of three stories includes A Case of Lone Star, Greenwich Killing Time, and When the Cat's Away. All of the stories feature the same wise-cracking, cigar-smoking, cat-loving reluctant hero-detective and are based in New York.
The Kinkster is at his best in a third bumper volume collecting the 7th, 8th and 9th of his outrageously good cult detective novels together. In Armadillos and Old Lace the Kinkster decides to take a break from big-city murder and mayhem but has scarcely arrived in Texas before his friend, Judge Knox, turns up at his ranch wanting to talk about four dead little old ladies. God Bless John Wayne sees Kinky once again ensconced in his Lower Manhattan loft, having taken on the deceptively tame assignment of helping his pal Ratso find his true birth mother. In The Love Song of J. Edgar Hoover the Kinkster is hired to find a missing husband, but soon figures out that he may be in a lot more trouble than he's bargained for - the FBI is after him!Even More Kinky Friedman allows readers once again to benefit from a triple dose of Kinky's irreverent wit and hilarious wisdom.
Or How to Get to Heaven or Hell Without Going Through Dallas-Fort Worth
Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit! Kinky Friedman is back with his outrageous humor in this hilarious guide to Texas. With George W. Bush in the White House, Americans are taking a fresh look at the state known for the Alamo, armadillos, and Willie Nelson. As the oldest living Jew in Texas without real estate, Kinky feels compelled to enlighten both Texans and non-Texans about the customs and quirks of his home state. You'll never see Texas the same way after meeting the colorful characters in his guide—from hometown heroes to affluent oilmen and country stars. The book features provocative essays and profiles, including "Shoshone The Magic Pony" and "Willie Nelson: The Back Of The Bus." Take Kinky's quiz to discover if you're a "Redneck, Good Old Boy, or Oilman." Learn how to identify a Texan abroad, which famous figures aren't actually from Texas, the origins of the Lone Star, and the history of Texans' beloved Dr Pepper. Packed with eye-opening quotes from Texas politicians, Ace Reid cartoons, bizarre laws, and final meal requests from death row inmates, this spirited book is sure to entertain both native Texans and newcomers alike.
Kinky Friedman is a Jewish Texan country-and-western singer tunred Greenwich Village amateur detective, with a collection of smelly cigars, a cat, and two former—but simultaneous—girlfriends named Judy. Shortly after the possibly suspicious death of one of his closest friends, Kinky finds himself short one Judy, as Uptown Judy vanishes under mysterious circumstances. Before long, the death and the disappearance seem to be connected, along with Elvis impersonators, a missing documentary film, and a five-year-old mob murder. It’ll take the Kinkster, with an assist from the Village Irregulars and Downtown Judy, to wrap this case like a New York Tex-Mex, decidedly nonkosher burrito. “Kinky is a hip hybrid of Groucho Marx and Sam Spade.”— Chicago Tribune
A story featuring the foul-mouthed Kinky Friedman, ace private eye. Little old ladies are dropping dead at an alarming rate in the vicinity of the family's ranch/summer camp in Texas, and Kinky is asked to investigate. A faded photograph of ten pretty girls is just the clue he needs.
The place is New York City's Greenwich Village. The corpse is found holding 11 pink roses. The suspects are as strange as the crime. And the detective just happens to be a country singer named Kinky Friedman in his wild, witty, and wisecracking debut novel.
Kinky Friedman offers a lively exploration of Austin, sharing his personal favorites and quirky insights about the city. Readers can discover unique spots, including President Bush's preferred burger joint, as Friedman combines humor and local lore. This entertaining journey captures the spirit of Austin through the eyes of the original Texas Jewboy, making it a must-read for fans of the city and its vibrant culture.
