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  • Published: 4 April 2000
  • ISBN: 9780141182889
  • Imprint: Penguin Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $29.99

The Day Of The Locust And The Dream Life Of Balso Snell




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 ...

  • Published: 4 April 2000
  • ISBN: 9780141182889
  • Imprint: Penguin Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $29.99

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