Brilliant Creatures
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
Set against the glittering backdrop of London's media and literary world in the early 1980s, Brilliant Creatures is a sharp, witty novel that chronicles the social and romantic entanglements of a circle of ambitious, intelligent, and dangerously charming individuals. Clive James, best known for his incisive cultural criticism and television wit, brings those same qualities to his debut novel, crafting a satirical portrait of an era defined by excess, intellect, and ego. The narrative follows a cast of interconnected characters — writers, journalists, and television personalities — as they navigate love affairs, professional rivalries, and the seductive pull of fame. With razor-sharp dialogue and a comedian's eye for human folly, James presents a world where brilliance and vanity are inseparable, and where the pursuit of success is both exhilarating and quietly devastating.
Author: Clive James
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Jonathan Cape
Genre: Modern fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
Set against the glittering backdrop of London's media and literary world in the early 1980s, Brilliant Creatures is a sharp, witty novel that chronicles the social and romantic entanglements of a circle of ambitious, intelligent, and dangerously charming individuals. Clive James, best known for his incisive cultural criticism and television wit, brings those same qualities to his debut novel, crafting a satirical portrait of an era defined by excess, intellect, and ego. The narrative follows a cast of interconnected characters — writers, journalists, and television personalities — as they navigate love affairs, professional rivalries, and the seductive pull of fame. With razor-sharp dialogue and a comedian's eye for human folly, James presents a world where brilliance and vanity are inseparable, and where the pursuit of success is both exhilarating and quietly devastating.