Tom Harris

Stefan Themerson (1910-1988) was born in Poland, moved to Russia during the Revolution, studied physics and architecture in Warsaw, and lived in Paris before settling in London. Aside from his writings--which include novels such as Tom Harris, The Mystery of the Sardine, and Professor Mmaa's Lecture, children's stories, philosophical essays, and poems--Themerson also composed music and made a number of films with his wife Franciszka.

"When all is said and done, Themerson is of the company of Carroll and Queneau, a master of controlled inconsequence, God's spy with no one to give reports to, a fine flea in the ear of the modern novel." - Robert Nye, Guardian; "Stefan Themerson has an absolutely elegant sense of humor." - Albert Goldman, New York Times"