The Continuous Katherine Mortenhoe
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: D.G. Compton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Union - BCE., 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This science fiction novel presents a chilling near-future where a dying woman, Katherine Mortenhoe, sells the rights to her final days to a television company. A hidden camera man, Roddy, chronicles her last experiences, creating a controversial reality show that blurs the lines between entertainment and exploitation. The narrative critically examines themes of privacy, media ethics, and the commodification of human suffering, offering a thought-provoking commentary on societal voyeurism and the nature of consciousness.
Author: D.G. Compton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Union - BCE., 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This science fiction novel presents a chilling near-future where a dying woman, Katherine Mortenhoe, sells the rights to her final days to a television company. A hidden camera man, Roddy, chronicles her last experiences, creating a controversial reality show that blurs the lines between entertainment and exploitation. The narrative critically examines themes of privacy, media ethics, and the commodification of human suffering, offering a thought-provoking commentary on societal voyeurism and the nature of consciousness.