The Day of the Locust and the Dream Life of Balso Snell

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 0141182881
  • ISBN13 9780141182889
  • Publish Date 3 February 2000 (first published 25 April 1991)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 10 March 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
  • Imprint Penguin Classics
  • Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
  • Pages 240
  • Language English