The book by Alexey Konakov on Evgeny Kharitonov is a meticulous reconstruction of the biography of one of the most radical innovators in Russian prose of the second half of the 20th century. It features an analysis of his texts and authorial strategies, conducted at the intersection of sociology and psychoanalysis.

Additionally, the book offers an essay on the structure of late Soviet cultural life, unfolding at the boundary between official and underground forms of theater and literature.