Catch-22 is a masterpiece of American fiction. Its sequel, Closing Time, is the worthy successor to that legendary satire. Yossarian, Milo and the rest of the survivors now face the end of their lives, and the end of the century. Through the eyes of his older, wiser protagonists, Heller once again takes a scathing look at the decline, hypocrisy and absurdity of modern society and culture. Audie Award winner George Guidall lends his considerable

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Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Joseph Heller.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Catch-22, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

**Oscar** winner Mike Nichols superbly directs this cinematic adaptation of Joseph Heller’s scathing black comedy about a small group of pilots in the Mediterranean in 1944. There are winners and losers, opportunists and survivors. Separately and together they are nervous, frightened, often profane and sometimes pathetic. Almost all are a little crazy. CATCH-22 is an anti-war satire of epic proportions. Nominated for The UN Award and Best Cinematography...