Synopsis
Presents fifty-two short writings--from family chronicle, to reportage, to personal essay--which explore the concept of remoteness in contemporary America's obsession with popular culture, celebrity, and media
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About the Author
David Shields is an associate professor in the English Department at the University of Washington.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0679445919I3N00
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # E08L-01420
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Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., New York, 1996
ISBN 10: 0679445919
ISBN 13: 9780679445913
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 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. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # EC1940BB