After publishing fourteen professional books, Stan wroteTall Tales to leave a legacy for subsequent generations, asa human annuity, as a mark of his post-retirement work,and as a way of taking stock. Its done in four genresmemoir,essay, fi ction and poetry-and grouped by theme, with sections on his personal life, work life, his thoughts on religion, ten fi ctional tales, and two intermezzi with some poems. Thats it. Have fun.

After publishing fourteen professional books, Stan wroteTall Tales to leave a legacy for subsequent generations, asa human annuity, as a mark of his post-retirement work,and as a way of taking stock. Its done in four genresmemoir,essay, fi ction and poetry-and grouped by theme, with sections on his personal life, work life, his thoughts on religion, ten fi ctional tales, and two intermezzi with some poems. Thats it. Have fun.