Where Can I Take You When There's Nowhere to Go

In Joe Baumann's collection "Where Can I Take You When There's Nowhere to Go," queer men explore their identities and desires in surreal worlds, exploring loneliness, queer coming-of-age, self-discovery, and loss. The stories feature strange and bizarre elements as a backdrop, such as people evaporating from isolation, characters transforming through cake, and teenagers finding solace in each other. Baumann's vignettes of love, anger, grief, and desire are a beautiful tribute to the places and people that offer comfort in a chaotic world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: BOA Editions, Limited

In Joe Baumann's latest collection, "Where Can I Take You When There's Nowhere To Go," queer men delve into the depths of their identity and desires, often venturing into worlds that defy conventional expectations. Thirteen captivating short stories employ the surreal and bizarre as a backdrop for explorations of loneliness, queer coming-of-age, self-discovery, and loss.

"We Adore These Bodies Until They Are Gone" portrays individuals vanishing when faced with isolation and a lack of direction, while "Happy Birthdays" showcases characters transforming into different ages upon consuming specific types of cake. The titular story revolves around two lonely teenagers who connect at a party after one of them presents the other with a small cloud spun from their own hands.

Baumann's poignant vignettes of love, anger, grief, and desire serve as a beautiful tribute to the places and people that provide solace in an absurd and chaotic world. Through his vivid prose and intricate storytelling, he invites readers to explore the complexities of human emotions and the search for meaning in a world that often feels bewildering.

Dimension: 133 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781960145024