The Day of the Locust (Landmarks S.)

by Nathanael West

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Tod Hackett is a brilliant young artist - and a man in danger of losing his heart. Brought to an LA studio as a set-designer, he is soon caught up in a fantasy world where the cult of celebrity rules.

But when he becomes besotted by the beautiful Faye, an aspiring actress and occasional call-girl, his dream rapidly becomes a nightmare. For, with little in the way of looks and no money to buy her time, Tod's desperate passion can only lead to frustration, disillusionment and rage...
  • ISBN10 0451523482
  • ISBN13 9780451523488
  • Publish Date 6 September 1983 (first published 23 May 1975)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 30 January 2010
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 208
  • Language English