The Day of the Locust and the Dream Life of Balso Snell

by Nathanael West

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141182881
• ISBN13: 9780141182889
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"