Disclaimer This book is for serious readers only, and was not written with the pulp fiction 6th-grade-level reader in mind. Pick up Hamam Balkania at your own risk. And enjoy every word lovingly spilled onto the pages by award-winning author Vladislav Bajac and translator Randall A. Major. -One of the most ambitious novels of our time.- - Goffredo Fofi, Internationale -A whole new way to tell a story...- - John Ralston Saul, President of PEN International -Zen work, historical novel, philosophical diary, superb exercise of modesty...- - Fabio de Propris, Il Manifesto -A work of stunning intellectual, structural and narrative complexity, written in clear, engaging and witty prose.- - Drew Adamek, Valley Advocate -A meticulously structured tale of friendship and redemption.- - Marcus Agar, Wild Rooster, London Vladislav Bajac's novel Hamam Balkania has won five awards, been printed in seven bestselling editions, and is finally coming to North America. In the tradition of great modern Ser