About Face

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About Face Red Hen Press Los Angeles Short Fiction by Cecile Rossant About Face Copyright © 2004 by Cecile Rossant ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatever without the prior written permission of both the publisher and the copyright owner. Cover photograph Interior No. 1 by Nanae Suzuki Book design by James M.J. Harmon Cover Design by Mark E. Cull ISBN 1-888996-20-X Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 2004095867 Published by Red Hen Press The City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department, California Arts Council and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission partially support Red Hen Press. First Edition Acknowledgments I owe my deepest thanks to Edith Ferber whose grace and generosity provided the ground for the realization of this book. I am very grateful to— Kate Gale and Mark E. Cull for their invitation to make this book and their patient commitment to its realization, Marianne Rossant: her careful reading and insightful editorial comments were true gifts, Colette and James Rossant, two steady readers, whose thoughtful suggestions and unwavering encouragement have helped in a myriad of ways, and to Rajesh Mehta, for opening my ears, and Celine, Caio and Christian for their refreshing love. This page intentionally left blank. ...