{"product_id":"2026100008362-secondhand-brilliant-creatures","title":"Brilliant Creatures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Worn\/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956249669851,"sku":"2026100008362-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/9f308886-4599-4c46-81bb-1cf1a1e681fc.png?v=1783499241","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008362-secondhand-brilliant-creatures","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}