Criers & Kibitzers, Kibitzers & Criers

Stanley Elkin. Thunder's Mouth Press, $12.95 (290pp) ISBN 978-1-56025-005-0

These nine short stories focus on Jewish characters in urban settings. This edition features a new preface by the author and an afterword by Harold Brodkey. PW applauded the collection for its ``extremely high and rich comic quality.'' (Oct.)

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