From The Marin Times January 22,2010

( San Anselmo, Ca) The Marin County District Attorney’s office is considering a multitude of potential charges today, following the display of a shocking promotional stunt conducted by one of the County’s oldest and most esteemed local businesses. The bizarre case began yesterday afternoon when San Anselmo police were alerted to reports of an as yet unidentified man walking up San Anselmo Avenue clothed only in a light blue shirt. Officers arriving on the scene were horrified to discover the man appeared to have a book implanted in the top of his head. “We’d never seen anything like it.” Officer Mel  Aprop  told reporters, “This naked, bald guy was just wandering up and down the avenue with this book sticking out the top of his head. Frankly, we didn’t know whether to arrest him or read him.”

The man was immediately transported to Marin General Hospital, where ER staff scurried to evaluate his condition. Trauma team leader, Dr. Bram Stoker, later described the scene. “The gentleman apparently had been subjected to some sort of biblio-implantation where by the spine heel of a book had been surgically inserted nearly 9 centimeters through the top of his cranium .My whole team was amazed to discover he was in no pain and that the procedure to insert the book had been carried out very proficiently.” Police sources said the man told investigators he had initially responded to an ad appearing on Craig’s List, soliciting individuals to participate in a promotional campaign. He identified the company as The Heldfond Book Gallery, a long established Rare Bookstore in downtown San Anselmo. According to the man, he was interviewed at the bookstore early last week and it was during this meeting that he was served a tall mug of tea, which caused him to very quickly pass out. Upon regaining consciousness, he discovered a book had been implanted in his head. He, allegedly, was told by the bookstore owners that removing the book, which prominently displayed the bookstore’s name, would be a simple matter and was then instructed him to “strip down and start walking”. It is unknown what remuneration was to be received for the job. The District Attorney’s Office is currently considering charges against the owners of the Heldfond Book Gallery,Ltd. including, conspiracy, unlawful detainment, unlicensed medical practice and improper signage without a permit. A decision is pending upon completion of the police investigation.