SIGNED & inscribed by the author on tile pg. Front cover is very worn, with an approximately one inch tear. Pgs are age-toned, with some tears. TUCKED IN are some related material. This fictional work is set in the realm of literature aimed at satirizing popular fiction genres. Its title, referencing the term "potboiler," reflects a type of writing that was often produced quickly and for commercial gain rather than artistic merit. Kilbride's work taps into the idea of blending light-hearted quizzing or riddles with a critique of formulaic storytelling. Historically, potboilers were prevalent in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when many authors wrote sensational or escapist novels to meet popular demand and earn a living. Kilbride's book could be seen as a playful nod to this era, highlighting both the mass appeal and the often-dismissed artistic value of such works. While The Potboiler Quiz might not be widely recognized, it likely serves as a clever commentary on the tension between literature for entertainment and the loftier aspirations of literary art.

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Title: The Potboiler Quiz
Publisher: Dillon Press, Inc.
Publication Date: 1969
Binding: Large Softcover
Edition: 1st Edition.
Condition: Good Minus
Signed: Signed by Author!
Book Type: Book

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