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The Story of My Teeth

By Valeria Luiselli
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The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli is a quirky and inventive narrative centred around Gustavo "Highway" SΓ‘nchez, an auctioneer with a penchant for collecting teeth and extraordinary life stories. As he recounts his adventures and the tales behind his unique collection, the book explores themes of identity, art, and value. It's a delightful blend of playful storytelling and philosophical musings.
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Join Gustavo 'Highway' Sanchez - a man with a mouth full of bad teeth and a life full of stories - on his quest for a perfect set of pearly whites.

Join Gustavo 'Highway' SΓ‘nchez - a man with a mouth full of bad teeth and a life full of stories - on his quest for a perfect set of pearly whites

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Gustavo 'Highway' Sanchez is a man with a mission: he is planning to replace every last one of his unsightly teeth. He has a few skills that might help him on his way: he can imitate Janis Joplin after two rums, he can interpret Chinese fortune cookies, he can stand an egg upright on a table, and he can float on his back. And, of course, he is the world's best auction caller - although other people might not realise this, because he is, by nature, very discreet.

Studying auctioneering under Grandmaster Oklahoma and the famous country singer Leroy Van Dyke, Highway travels the world, amassing his collection of 'Collectibles' and perfecting his own speciality: the allegoric auction. In his quest for a perfect set of pearly whites, he finds unusual ways to raise the funds, culminating in the sale of the jewels of his collection: the teeth of the 'notorious infamous' - Plato, Petrarch, Chesterton, Virginia Woolf et al.

Written with elegance, wit and exhilarating boldness, Valeria Luiselli takes us on an idiosyncratic and hugely enjoyable journey that offers an insightful meditation on value, worth and creation, and the points at which they overlap. The Story of My Teeth is a unique tale that captivates with its inventive narrative and charm.

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Valeria Luiselli's The Story of My Teeth is celebrated as a clever and playful work that blends memoir, fiction, and art criticism. It's described as a magical realist 'essay-novel' that is both eccentric and experimental, inviting reader participation. The book's narrative, revolving around an auctioneer's eccentric life and collections, is hailed for its charm, wit, and the seamless blend of reality and imagination. The collaborative nature of its writing with employees of Jumex juice factory adds an intriguing layer, enriching its storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783780822

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Contributors:

  • Translated by Christina MacSweeney
  • Translated by Christina MacSweeney

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 179g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

VALERIA LUISELLI was born in Mexico City in 1983 and is currently studying for a PhD at Columbia University. Her work has been published in the New York Times, McSweeney's and Dazed Confused, and has been translated into many languages. Her debut novel was Faces in the Crowd and she is also the author of a collection of essays, Sidewalks.

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