No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, by any means, including mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the publisher.Published by Akashic Books Words ??2011 Adam Mansbach ??? Adammansbach.comIllustrations ??2011 Ricardo Cort??s ??? Rmcortes.comISBN-13: 978-1-61775-025-0First print