Catch-22 is truly one of my all-time favorite novels.

The ephemera associated with it in this collection is remarkable. It includes two excised sections from the published novel, which offer unique insights and additional depth.

There is also a play adaptation of Clevinger's trial, which brings that particular aspect of the story to life in a different and engaging way.

A few essays written in later years by Heller are also included, and they provide valuable perspectives on the novel and its author.

The two bits related to Closing Time are interesting but perhaps not as entertaining as some of the other elements.

The rest of the collection, consisting mostly of early published stories from the 1940s and 1950s and some unpublished stories from the same period, is noticeably of a lower quality.

However, this is actually heartening for writers to see, as it shows that one can achieve greatness even from very modest beginnings.

For a reader, though, it may mean that this part of the collection is less engaging and entertaining.

Overall, this collection offers a fascinating look at the world of Catch-22 and its author, Joseph Heller.