Nathanael West
Day of the Locust
Paperback
(Penguin Classics March 15, 2000)
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...
- ISBN
- 0141182881 / 9780141182889
- Pages
- 240
- Weight
- 6.4 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.1 x 0.6
in.