The author and comedian Charlie Demers talks about his absence from Twitter and Facebook, comedy, writing, his new novel Property Values (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2018), real estate in Vancouver, and more, with Joseph Planta.

Property Values by Charles Demers (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2018). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Property Values

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, at TheCommentary.ca.

Charlie Demers joins me again. He’s got a new novel out: Property Values. I’m halfway through it and it’s often funny, always thoughtful, and such a good illumination about where we are in Vancouver when it comes race, gangs, food, culture, news media, and of course at its core, real estate. As we continuously talk about the unaffordability of housing, and whether it’s renting let alone owning, this book is a good way to look at what we’re all thinking, the anxieties and worries, as well as history, as we await what will happen. Charles Demers is a comedian, writer, and playwright. His previous books include The Horrors, Vancouver Special, The Prescription Errors, and with George Bowering, The Dad Dialogues. He is the host of the podcast Well Reds. The Twitter handle is @Well_Reds. He is also the voice of Walter the Slug on the Emmy-winning Netflix program Beat Bugs. He was recently nominated for a Juno Award for his comedy album, Fatherland. This new book is published by Arsenal Pulp Press. Please welcome back to the Planta: On the Line program, Charlie Demers; Mr. Demers, good morning.

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