Publisher's Synopsis
Fresh Every Hour: Detailing The Adventures, Comic And Pathetic, Of One Jimmy Martin, Purveyor Of Publicity is a novel written by John Peter Toohey and first published in 1922. The book is a satirical look at the world of advertising and public relations in the early 20th century, following the misadventures of its titular character, Jimmy Martin.Martin is a young man who makes his living as a publicist, using his wit and charm to promote various products and events. However, his schemes often go awry, leading to humorous and sometimes tragic consequences. Along the way, Martin encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a washed-up actress, a crooked politician, and a group of radical anarchists.Through Martin's exploits, Toohey offers a critique of the excesses and superficiality of the advertising industry, as well as the broader societal values of the time. The novel is also notable for its use of stream-of-consciousness narration and experimental storytelling techniques.Overall, Fresh Every Hour is a vivid and entertaining portrait of a bygone era, and a biting commentary on the power of persuasion in modern society.A Young Gentleman Possessing Sublime Nerve, Whimsical Imagination, Colossal Impudence, And Withal, The Heart Of A Child.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
