The Pizza Plot and a few other slices from life by John I. Ades (Signed) The Pizza Plot and a few other slices from life by John I. Ades. This is a rare, signed copy of this collection of reminiscent sketches and essays. John I. Ades was a professor of English literature at Southern Illinois University, and this first book features his gently ironic and humorous prose. Features a personalized inscription and signature from the author on the title page. The book is in good pre-owned condition with some light shelf wear and minor age-related tanning to the cover edges. Pages are clean and the binding is secure. Perfect for collectors of local Illinois literature or fans of humorous personal essays.