A Model World Other Stories Author:Michael Chabon From the wondrously talented author of The mysteries of Pittsburgh and Wonder Boys comes a magnificent collection of ironic, understated tales that confirm his reputation as "the young star of American letters." -- Washington Post Book World. Here are eleven superb stories about growing up and growing wise -- stories in whic... more »h people attempt to create and inhabit their own model worlds, only to watch them collapse in the face of the real world.« less