The Perfect Gift

From the beloved comedian and SNL writer Julio Torres, a hilarious and whimsical journey through the art of giving.

“I do not know how he does it, but Julio’s nonsense totally makes sense.”

"I purchased extra copies of this book to keep on hand for when I'm invited to a last minute party and I need a hostess gift for someone I want to impress with my generosity and good taste. It wouldn't kill you to do the same."

Julio Torres is an award-winning Salvadoran American writer, director, comedian, and author. His picture book, I Want to Be a Vase , illustrated by animator and designer Julian Glander, was inspired by his HBO stand-up special My Favorite Shapes . He also created, wrote, directed, and starred in the one-man show Color Theories , which was filmed during its sold-out Off-Broadway run and debuted as an HBO special. He cocreated and starred in the series Los Espookys and wrote, directed, and starred in HBO’s Fantasmas , both of which won Peabody Awards. Torres made his feature directorial debut with A24’s Problemista and earned four Emmy nominations for his work on Saturday Night Live . Across books, film, television, and the stage, he explores humor, absurdity, and the small, often-overlooked details of everyday life.