The classic novel that inspired the beloved Tim Burton film and the Broadway musical.

In his prime, Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He could outrun anybody. He never missed a day of school. He saved lives and tamed giants. Animals loved him, people loved him, women loved him. He knew more jokes than any man alive. At least thats what he told his son, William. But now Edward Bloom is dying, and William wants desperately to know the truth about his elusive fatherthis indefatigable teller of tall talesbefore its too late. So, using the few facts he knows, William re-creates Edwards life in a series of legends and myths, through which he begins to understand his fathers great feats, and his great failings. The result is hilarious and wrenching, tender and outrageous.