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  The Day of the Locust and the Dream Life of Balso Snell (Paperback) By (author) Nathanael West

  

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  Short Description for The Day of the Locust and the Dream Life of Balso SnellTod 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.
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  • Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS
  • Published: 03 February 2000
  • Format: Paperback 240 pages
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  • Categories: Contemporary Fiction
  • ISBN 13: 9780141182889 ISBN 10: 0141182881
  • Sales rank: 201,898

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Full description for 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...