Gracing many collections, including that of the Art Institute of Chicago, the paintings, drawings, and etchings of Carl Grupp, art professor emeritus, Augustana College, have received high acclaim; but appreciating them is one thing, understanding them is another. In "figments, fragments, & pigments, oh my," Carl tells stories about his life. Sometimes rather twisted stories. You'll laugh. You may be offended. But you'll also be able to crawl a little more deeply into his art. Over 50 plates of his artwork are presented and the triptych "Diogenes' Dream" is explained in detail. The stories are fascinating. The artwork is fascinating. The book, itself, is . . . doubly fascinating.