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“One great paradox of Illuminatus! is that its cult following somehow transferred itself to just one of the book's two authors: Robert Anton Wilson still has a devoted cadre of fans two decades after his death, while Robert Shea's solo writings have run the risk of being forgotten. Thankfully, Every Day Is a GOOD Day is here to preserve the memory of this good-hearted, open-minded man – and to let more people enjoy his humane and freedom-loving writings.” – Author Jesse Walker, books editor at Reason magazine.

“Entertaining, thought provoking and richly varied, Every Day is a GOOD Day is a perfect introduction to the anarchistic principles and humane thinking of Robert Shea - a man more interested in finding flaws in his own beliefs than he is in forcing those beliefs on others.”  – British writer John Higgs, author of Love and Let Die and other books. 

“Tom Jackson's delightful collection has rescued the wit, warmth, and anarchist mischief of Robert Shea - the other half of the Illuminatus! equation. This is a resurrection spell for a writer who described himself as ‘the model of a modern armchair anarchist"’ An enthusiast's treasure trove!”   – British writer Daisy Eris Campbell, author of Cosmic Trigger the Play

“What a wonderful book! I thoroughly enjoyed these wide ranging pieces on subjects like Robert Heinlein, Ursula K. LeGuin, Ayn Rand, the writing process, Mozart, and anarchy. I found the memorial tributes by Robert Shea's widow Patricia Monaghan and his friend and co-author Robert Anton Wilson particularly moving. Monaghan emphasized Shea's integrity, and Wilson emphasized Shea's honesty. These qualities, as well as Shea's intelligence and sense of humor, shine throughout this terrific book. Robert Shea truly seems ‘the very model of modern armchair anarchist’." – Eric Wagner, the author of An Insider’s Guide to Robert Anton Wilson, and Straight Outta Dublin.

“Meet Bob Shea! The legendary co-creator of Illuminatus!, Hodge to Robert Anton Wilson's Podge, a luminous man of letters, friendly suburban Zen Buddhist anarchist, and visionary creator of better tomorrows, that you are most welcome to enjoy today! Tom Jackson has crafted a perfect introduction to Robert Shea's literary labyrinth, a guided tour of his revolutionary ouvré, wherein Shea's unique voice delivers enlightening epiphanies as casually as an old friend discussing the weather. Make no mistake, the mystic mystery of Illuminatus! continues right here and now!” – Bobby Campbell, artist and the creator of the new Tales of Illuminatus comic book series. 

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