The Wonderful World Building of Steely Dan

Despite the band's longevity, and the death of one of their founding members, a new generation is discovering Steely Dan and finding their lyrics to be both accessible and inscrutable. Sure, you understand what 'Hey Nineteen' means, but you may be on shakier ground when you start thinking about the tears of a squonk. In their new book, Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan, author Alex Pappademas and illustrator Joan LeMay explore the worlds and characters created by Steely Dan through essays and images.