The Crystal Bucket: Television Criticism From The Observer 1976-79
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Clive James's The Crystal Bucket presents a collection of his incisive television criticism, offering a witty and often satirical look at the medium during a pivotal era. This volume chronicles the cultural landscape as viewed through the cathode ray tube, with James's sharp observations illuminating the absurdities and occasional brilliance of broadcast programming. He argues for a discerning approach to popular entertainment, instructing readers on how to appreciate and critique the ever-present screen. The essays detail the evolving relationship between television and society, all delivered with the author's signature blend of erudition and humor.
Author: Clive James
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Jonathan Cape
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Clive James's The Crystal Bucket presents a collection of his incisive television criticism, offering a witty and often satirical look at the medium during a pivotal era. This volume chronicles the cultural landscape as viewed through the cathode ray tube, with James's sharp observations illuminating the absurdities and occasional brilliance of broadcast programming. He argues for a discerning approach to popular entertainment, instructing readers on how to appreciate and critique the ever-present screen. The essays detail the evolving relationship between television and society, all delivered with the author's signature blend of erudition and humor.