Derek Pell is a writer, satirist and visual artist- the author of over 40 books, including works of experimental fiction, satire, art and nonfiction. His work has appeared in some 300 newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and Europe, including THE LONDON TIMES, L.A. WEEKLY, VILLAGE VOICE, ROLLING STONE, INTERVIEW, NATURAL HISTORY, FICTION INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL LAMPOON, and THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE.