The Day of the Locust The Dream Life of Balso Snell - Penguin Classics

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Publisher's Synopsis

Tod Hackett is a brilliant young artist - and a man in danger of losing his heart. Brought to an LA studio as a set-designer, he is soon caught up in a fantasy world where the cult of celebrity rules.

But when he becomes besotted by the beautiful Faye, an aspiring actress and occasional call-girl, his dream rapidly becomes a nightmare. For, with little in the way of looks and no money to buy her time, Tod's desperate passion can only lead to frustration, disillusionment and rage ...

Book information

ISBN: 9780141182889
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Pub date:
Edition: New Edition
DEWEY: 813.52
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 234
Weight: 179g
Height: 197mm
Width: 130mm
Spine width: 15mm