In this biting satire, Matthew Binder takes surreal aim at the poses and pretensions of high art and fashion.

With ruthless wit, Binder chronicles the struggles of Paul, an eccentric artist, and his companion dog, a disabled, quiche-obsessed terrier-mix named Blanche. Together they negotiate hilarious scenes of bad parties, bizarre couture, deranged friends, shady deals, unrequited love, sabotage, and inscrutable art. But there may be a way out for Paul when he meets James, a New Age guru and leader of a secretive cult: the Pure Cosmos Club. Yet, every time Paul believes he''s ready for the "Ultimate Level," James raises the price of entry. Just how far will Paul go for love, for art, and to attain cosmic oneness?