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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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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Very Good in Good jacket. Size: 5x1x8; Inscribed by Shields on the title page. The binding is tight, corners sharp. A couple of small dents on the edges of the back panel. Text unmarked. The dust jacket has a 2" tear on the top edge of the front panel, smaller tears at the corner of the flaps, unclipped, in a mylar cover. 8vo. 203pp.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($22.00 price intact). Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1996. Octavo. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
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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 jacket. Hardcover in DJ; First Edition; 206pp; DJ clean & bright, boards square, clean & bright, text unmarked, binding is tight, Near Fine/Near Fine condition. Signed by Author. Mix of journalism, cultural criticism and autobiography in 52 shorts takes. Illustrated with photos.
