I Sailed with Magellan

This novel-in-stories by an acclaimed writer follows the adventures of Perry Katzek amidst the stark urban landscapes of Chicago's south side. The daily experiences of the neighborhood are transformed into lush imaginative adventures. With unexpected humor and emotional depth, each chapter captures the rhythm of street life. Through poignant and funny episodes, Perry grapples towards the exotic possibilities the world offers him, glimpsing them even beneath the at times brutal surface of the inner-city. A captivating storytelling with sharp, spare prose, this novel promises to captivate readers.