Lord Whimsy is a phenomenon with an already huge cult following. His arrival on our shores upon his highwheel is sure to cause a huge media sensation Following the publishing phenomenon of Schott's Miscellanies, an equally raffish, refined and off-the-wall offering Johnny Depp has already optioned the book, envisaging himself in the lead role of Whimsy

'Written in something approximating the McSweeney's style, this collection of essays, charts, and assorted silliness is deeply amusing' USA Today 'Lord Whimsy is a splendid raconteur and a canny quillsman ... we are confident that you will find this dandy's manicured musings a bracing tonic against the enervating drudgery of the modern world' Yahoo.com

Whimsy (as he is often called) is much more than a mere pen name, for he walks among us as a living embodiment of charm. He has earned a loyal following through his published articles, readings and public appearances, and has packed cafes, bookstores, and universities with his 'You Lack My Refinement' tour, illuminating the Former Colonies with the Light of Whimsy. When not defending the Flower of Civilization against bruised petals, he lives the life of a country squire in the leafy, rural hamlet of New Egypt, New Jersey. Rest assured, gentle reader: Whimsy loves you all.