Author to sign book in Butte

By The Montana Standard Staff - 10/02/2008

Montana fisherman and English professor Greg Keeler will sign his newest book, "Trash Fish," and perform some of his music from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Books and Books, 206 W. Park St.

"Trash Fish" is his satirical memoir about growing up on the water and being lured into the world of fishing.

The 176-page paper back is the story of a boy who gives himself over to his obsession with fish as an escape from the trials of growing up. Time and again, as his life unfolds to reveal his failings and foibles to those around him — his academic parents, his genius brother, his motley friends — he returns to the fish, which cast him a lifeline of their own.

A fantastically satirical memoir, it reveals not just the life of the author but also many truisms about passion, relationships, and the flaws of human nature.

Keeler is also a poet, playwright, songwriter and artist. He teaches at Montana State University and lives in Bozeman with his wife.