The Advertising Man

By Jack Dillon

Book Overview

Advertising Man, The, by Dillon, Jack This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061220000
• ISBN13: 9780061220005
• Release Date: January 1972
• Publisher: Harper's Magazine Press
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Funny and Brilliant ?in that order.

He's an ad guy. He puts in late hours coming up with witty headlines. He works with the some of the smartest people in New York - and the dumbest. It's a demanding job that takes more then it gives back...even if it means taking away your entire life!Most people in advertising run into the same road block as this main character (Is this work really important? And if so...Why?) Our hero in this book illustrate a common cynicism that makes you think, laugh and cry. Although the mood is dark, the ideas brought forth in this novel are very enlightening.On the surface this book is about the perils of working in advertising. But deep down this book is about the perils of working in ANY job that demands you put more in your professional life then you do in your personal job. Although profoundly funny, this book is a reminder of what's really important in life.Now if you'll excuse me, I have a job to quit.