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None back cover HB left Flap bio: WYN is the pseudonym for Irwin Shishko, a quixotic fellow of diverse talents. (See the brief bio on the title page of this book.) Dubbed by his wife a renaissance man, WYN left a brilliant career as a Wall Street economist to seek out other worthy experiences—first as a sponsor of medical research, later as a Berkshire amateur architect and builder, photographer, poet and playright. His book of poems and photos, “Love Calls & Roundelays” was published a few years ago by Outskirts Press. In the theater realm, one of Wyn’s liveliest creations is a short play about Don Juan. Other WYN plays centered on leading historical figures—Light Horse Harry Lee, Abraham Lincoln, and “The Great Alexander”, a play about Hamilton written years before the Hip-Hop Broadway hit bearing that name. Until now, WYN’s repute as a playwright has been constrained by his unwillingness to lavish time on marketing. But Mark & the Devil may change all that. Indeed, after reading this play, you may feel inclined to spread the word that there’s a hidden star in the theater galaxy. HB right Flap reviews KUDOS FOR MARK AND THE DEVIL Here’s a sampling of the highly appreciative comments we’ve received from a diverse group of theater afficianados to whom we sent pre-publication copies of this play. British Play Critic—Brian Miller An enjoyable, imaginative dialogue that captures the voice of Mark Twain admirably. The writing shows fluency, depth and sympathy with its period and subject. Sensitive to nuance, it is a work of high quality. Belgian CEO/ Physicist—Gerard de Beuckelaer ... a wonderful play with interesting views of the ‘personalities’ of Mark Twain and the Devil. Thoughtful and intellectually stimulating, it revisits the age old dichotomy of good and evil in an intelligent and refreshing way. I may consider translating it into Dutch, German and French. A Vermont Artist – Norma Mukai Emotionally and intellectually satisfying—an imaginative and fascinating work. The author’s wife, Renee Shishko An inimitable Mark and an equally delightful Devil. “Ever the Twain shall meet”. Great fun for any reader or theater goer!: