Acclaimed writer Richard Knight, Jr. brings his sardonic sensibility, insightful observations and innate curiosity to a wide range of subjects – some of Chicagoland’s most fascinating places, people and things. Observing the famous (Joan Rivers), the infamous (gay porn star Brian-Mark) and a host of “just plain folks” engaged in unusual hobbies, professions, and leisure activities, Knight brings his eye for the telling detail to these memorable encounters, finding remarkable things in both the rarely explored and the seemingly mundane.

 

Many of the pieces utilize Knight’s unique “Eyewitness Chronicle” format which feature a minute by minute account of events in real time. And when the story is focused on ghost hunters, friendly porn stars, cranky toy collectors, cynical, weary EMTs, a department store Santa, bingo players, fans of a mall pianist, nostalgic lounge singers, eager drag queen contestants, a plastic surgery addict, a detective who never bothers to solve a case, the chattiest of phone sex operators, a coven of inviting witches, and many other extraordinary denizens of the Windy City and its environs, you won’t want to miss a second.

Thanks to this captivating, humorous, surprisingly touching, and eye-opening collection, the best of Knight’s 16 year career as a “human interest journalist” for the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Reader, NewCity, and more, you have a front row seat reserved for this one of a kind human parade.  AVAILABLE AS A PAPERBACK OR eBOOK.