The Baby Jesus Butt Plug by Carlton Mellick III

In addition to writing, Mellick is an artist and musician.Ĭatchy title, right? Another, equally eye-catching, title by the same author caught my attention. This scene evolved into the Bizarro fiction movement in 2005. Donihe, Vincent Sakowski, among others, and the publishing company Eraserhead Press. In the late 90's, he formed a collective for offbeat authors which included D. It was part of a four book series called Brave New World, which also featured Virtual Light by William Gibson, City Come A Walkin by John Shirley, and Tea from an Empty Cup by Pat Cadigan. Satan Burger was translated into Russian and published by Ultra Culture in 2005. He is best known for his first novel Satan Burger and its sequel Punk Land. Only one of these early novels, 'Electric Jesus Corpse', ever made it to print. His novels explore surreal versions of earth in contemporary society and imagined futures, commonly focusing on social absurdities and satire.Ĭarlton Mellick III started writing at the age of ten and completed twelve novels by the age of eighteen.

Mellick's work has been described as a combination of trashy schlock sci-fi/horror and postmodern literary art.

He calls his style of writing 'avant-punk,' and is currently one of the leading authors in the recent 'Bizarro' movement in underground literature with Steve Aylett, Chris Genoa and D. Carlton Mellick III (July 2, 1977, Phoenix, Arizona) is an American author currently residing in Portland, Oregon.

The Baby Jesus Butt Plug by Carlton Mellick III