Carey Peter. The Fat Man in History aka Exotic Pleasures

The first collection of short stories published by Peter Carey, whose other books include "Bliss", "Illywhacker" and "Oscar and Lucinda", which was awarded the 1988 Booker Prize. The stories, set in an ominous near-future that has a feel of contemporary life, are by turn bizarre and funny.The Fat Man in History.
Peeling.
Do You Love Me?
The Chance.
The Puzzling Nature of Blue.
Exotic Pleasures.
The Last Days of a Famous Mime.
A Windmill in the West.
American Dreams.
War Crimes.
Peter Carey.