In a recently published interview with Peter Hamm, Thomas Bernhard responds to the question "Do you enjoy being malicious?" essentially saying: Yes, but often he cannot be as malicious as he truly wants to be. He emphasizes a fine distinction: one may be malevolent, as this is an aspect of human nature, whereas malicious individuals, if they pursue their agenda skillfully enough, can be equated with artists. This volume organizes the art of malice of Thomas Bernhard by subject groups (from doctors to testimonies), cities, and individuals (from Augsburg to Heidegger to Stifter).