Wild At Heart (Vol. 1)

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Witty commentary, humorous analogies, constructive social criticism and a no-nonsense approach at telling it like it is – all these are the essential ingredients of good old fashioned storytelling. And when you add a pinch of adventure, sex and rock ‘n’ roll, what you get is Erazem B. Pintar.
Although initially written for a Slovene readership, the subject matter of his columns transcends borders and cultures, as it covers a vast range of topics to which all of us can relate. A man for all seasons, whose multitude of talents, an enviable scope of experience and an unquenchable lust for life have warranted him to tackle the various aspects of the human condition with exceptional eloquence, a healthy dose of sarcasm, brutal honesty, and above all, style.
Through his writing, the author might come across as someone with the sexual appetite of a modern-day Warren Beatty, the charisma of a subalpine James Bond, the entrepreneurial skills of Richard Branson, an attitude of an old-school rocker and someone who shares Hemmingway’s passion for the sea, women, whisky and the written word. Yet however unrealistic or borderline pretentious this description might sound, it is surprisingly accurate…
And the guy can write! Concise, to the point, yet poetically colourful and intellectually satisfying. He preaches what he practices. Embodying a unique cocktail of worldly success, an empathetic heart and a critical mind, Erazem presents us with a window into an extraordinary life full of mundane and less mundane problems. From the important things that make us happy to the little things that piss us off and everything in between that simply makes us tick. In short, highly entertaining stuff, which I absolutely recommend you check out for yourselves!
Not only was translating his texts a pleasurably challenging experience, it was also a necessity, for to keep this literary bird from flying into international airspace would be nothing short of criminal.

A warning to readers: the following pages contain high levels of sarcasm, ridiculous amounts of sexual tension and abnormal quantities of optimistic cynicism.
Possible side-effects may include: compulsive reading, excessive concurring, fits of laughter and an irresistible urge to buy a boat and/or travel to an exotic country like Thailand or Slovenia.

Additional tips:
Before reading, open a bottle of wine, whiskey or any other beverage of your choice. Make sure you assume a comfortable seated, lying or fetal position, whichever works. Preferably do not read this book at work or while operating heavy machinery. Or your lover. While reading, keep an open mind, never take anything too literally, have a sip and enjoy the ride!

Tom Smith