By Thomas M. Disch
First Published: 1979
Some have attained flight—their spirits separated from their physical bodies and propelled on waves of their own, borne on wings of song through the universe. This is the story of a young man’s attempt to master the art of song and flight, We follow him through bizarre and enchanting terrain, from prison camp to marriage to the lovely daughter of a political wizard of the repressive Midwest to a new identity in a decayed and decadent New York City.

In a disturbing vision of the future, Daniel Weinreb leaves behind the repression and censorship of the Midwest to pursue a career in New York, despite the famine and poverty of the overpopulated East Coast.