Pretty Things
Compo, Susan
ISBN 10: 1891241125 ISBN 13: 9781891241123
Published by Verse Chorus Press, 2001
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Compo's narrative has been comparedDorothy Parker's; her characters display the same irrestible blend of smartass wit, despair, and whistling-in-the-dark bravado. Here, Giselle Entwistle, who runs a talent agency juggles a roster of demanding show-business clients ranging from teen idols to Tupperware demonstrators extraordinaire, to Pandra whose haunting memoir of growing up in 70s glitter-era LA awaits publication held up by a possible murder. ' Susan Compo is an excellent writer with an extremely original vision.' Hubert Selby Jnr.
About the Author: Susan Compo is the author of two collections of stories, Life After Death and Malingering. She lives in Los Angeles, and teaches in the Professional Writing Program at the University of Southern California.
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Title: Pretty Things
Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
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Softcover. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 203 pages. Compo's first novel following two short stories collections takes a sharp-eyed look at LA's culture industry. Seller Inventory # 325393
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Condition: New. KlappentextBooklist called Susan Compo smart, sassy, and tough, while Publishers Weekly praised her witty, unflinching prose. Following two highly regarded story collections, Susan Compo s first novel takes a sharp-eyed look at LA s . Seller Inventory # 597140427
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