Eric Stone
This is a tremendous book and a true hidden gem. I ordered it out of the back of either Hit Parader or Circus Magazine in the early 2000s when I was fourteen, and I’m not overstating it when I say it literally transformed my life. It was my definitive coming-of-age tale, and it shifted the entire path of my journey. I’ll be forever grateful for it.
A few years ago, I reached out to the author, Charles Romalotti. He was incredibly kind and sent me the 10th Anniversary Edition (the one with the black cover) and a copy of his later book, Bride of the Reaper. Super kind of him to do so.. but Salad Days? If you can track down a copy, read it.
This is a tremendous book and a true hidden gem. I ordered it out of the back of either Hit Parader or Circus Magazine in the early 2000s when I was fourteen, and I’m not overstating it when I say it literally transformed my life. It was my definitive coming-of-age tale, and it shifted the entire path of my journey. I’ll be forever grateful for it.
A few years ago, I reached out to the author, Charles Romalotti. He was incredibly kind and sent me the 10th Anniversary Edition (the one with the black cover) and a copy of his later book, Bride of the Reaper. Super kind of him to do so.. but Salad Days? If you can track down a copy, read it.