The Asylum of Dr Caligari Author:James Morrow "Watch out for James Morrow: He's magic." — ?Washington Post Book World — In the summer of 1914, a young American painter really needs some work. Fortunately, Francis Wyndham has attained a position as the new art therapist at a renowned European asylum. Unfortunately, the asylum?s mysterious director is less interested in curing patients than in ... more »his own nefarious projects. It seems that Dr. Allessandro Caligari has turned to the darkest arts. In his secret lair beneath the asylum, he is creating a masterpiece so hypnotic that it will incite international chaos. His motivation? As with any evil, war-mongering entrepreneur: money.
As Caligari?s wicked scheme coalesces, Francis; his brilliant, spider-obsessed student Illona Wessels; and a small band of misfit allies must attempt to thwart the mercenary magic.
The Asylum of Dr. Caligari is a bayonet-sharp reimagination of a B-movie maniac turned all-too-shrewd businessman.« less