Primary Colors

Klein, Joe as Anonymous

ISBN 10: 0679448594 / ISBN 13: 9780679448594

Published by Random House, NY, 1996

About this Item

A very nice copy in collector's condition--tight, bright and clean. Unclipped. The widely ballyhooed and thinly disguised story of Bill Clinton's 1992 primary campaign, this book received much media attention, mainly due to the "Anonymous" author. The story is supposed to be so authentic that it could only have been written by an inside staffer. It was a major Washington pastime to guess the writer's identity. Nearly half of the book focuses on the critical New Hampshire Primary. The second half explores the arbitrary romances and foibles of the characters. The real strength here is in the characterizations. Jack Stanton, the governor of a small Southern state, is seeking the Democratic nomination. He "has his flaws, but his stamina, optimism and appetite for life are spectacular." Susan Stanton as Hillary is every bit as brilliant, perceptive, and determined as her many fans might imagine. It is fun to guess the identity of the other characters. Is that Mario Cuomo? Jessie Jackson? James Carville? This novel is more informative about politics than any government textbook, and certainly far more fun. When Anonymous was later revealed to be author and Newsweek correspondent Joe Klein, a chorus of criticism was heard from his media colleagues who accused him of sullying his journalistic integrity by writing and publishing this book. They were probably just jealous. Basis for the film featuring John Travolta and Emma Thompson. Seller Inventory # 000283

Bibliographic Details

Title: Primary Colors

Publisher: Random House, NY

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Hard Cover in Dust Jacket

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Edition, First Printing

About this title

Synopsis:

A former congressional aide of mixed race, Henry Burton takes a new job with Jack Stanton, governor of a small Southern state who has his eye on the presidency, observing his campaign, his idiosyncratic lifestyle, and the controversies and scandals surrounding him. 75,000 first printing.

About the Author:

About the Reader:
Blair Underwood has received critical acclaim for his roles in such films as Just Cause and Set it Off.  He directed, executive produced, co-wrote, and starred in the 30-minute dramatic film, The Second Coming.  On television he is well known for his portrayal of Jonathan Rollins in L.A. Law.