The Public Image
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Muriel Spark
Binding: Hardback
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1968
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This novel delves into the life of a famous actress whose carefully constructed public persona hides a complex reality. Set against the backdrop of Rome's glamorous film industry, the story explores themes of identity, perception, and the price of fame. As the actress navigates the treacherous waters of celebrity, she finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and deception, where appearances can be deceiving and the truth is a commodity. The narrative examines the contrast between the actress's manufactured image and her true self, questioning the nature of authenticity in a world obsessed with image.
Author: Muriel Spark
Binding: Hardback
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1968
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This novel delves into the life of a famous actress whose carefully constructed public persona hides a complex reality. Set against the backdrop of Rome's glamorous film industry, the story explores themes of identity, perception, and the price of fame. As the actress navigates the treacherous waters of celebrity, she finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and deception, where appearances can be deceiving and the truth is a commodity. The narrative examines the contrast between the actress's manufactured image and her true self, questioning the nature of authenticity in a world obsessed with image.