In this brilliant, provocative book, the author/narrator--a representative, in extremis, of the American obsession with beauty, celebrity, transmitted image--finds himself suspended, fascinated, in the remoteness of our new wall-to-wall mediascape--a remoteness that both perplexes and enthralls him. 57 photos.
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In this brilliant, provocative book, the author/narrator--a representative, in extremis, of the American obsession with beauty, celebrity, transmitted image--finds himself suspended, fascinated, in the remoteness of our new wall-to-wall mediascape--a remoteness that both perplexes and enthralls him. 57 photos.
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Good. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Good. We flipped through this book and didn't notice any notes or underlines. The dust jacket shows normal wear and tear. Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. L2-DJ has some wrinkling on the top and bottom edges, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. Book is slightly cocked, wrinkling on the top and bottom spine, discoloration (mostly on page edges), and light shelf wear ohterwise very good. In this truly one-of-a-kind book, the author/narrator-a repesentatinve, in extremis, of contemporary American obsession with beauty, celebrity, transmitted image-finds himself...
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Very GOOD in GOOD jacket. Size: 5x1x8; Unmarked hardcover in unclipped jacket. Stated First Edition but no number line, assumed 1st printing. The small clear dried drops of what seems to have been glue are at lower DJ spine. Rear DJ is scuffed and lower edge has a small curl to it.
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Fine. No Jacket. Uncorrected proof copy of this collection of short pieces revolving around the subjects of fame, celebrity and the media. Illustrated with photographs. Fine in wrappers. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0679445919. Tight clean book in lightly rubbed dj; flatsigned by Shields on front endpaper; 206 pp; Remainder Dot; Signed by Author.