Pretty Things by Compo Susan (9 results)

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 186 pages. 5.25x0.43x8.00 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition: Trade Paperback Original. Fine, as new, in photo-pictorial wraps. A complete Los Angeles original--elegant, wistful, funny.and not to be missed."--Sandra Tsing Loh. Debut novel from the writer Bukowski called "a pretty girl with a dirty mind." SIGNED by Compo to the title-page. Signed by Author(s). …

Softcover. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 203 pages. Compo's first novel following two short stories collections takes a sharp-eyed look at LA's culture industry.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A sparkling satire of Hollywood stars and wannabes, packed with "dead-on observations of L.A. culture, show business, and human nature" (Booklist).Susan Compo's narrative voice satirical and allusive has earned her comparisons to Dorothy Parker, and her characters display a similarly irresistible blend of smart-ass wit, despair, and whistling-in-the-dark bravado. Following two highly regarded story collections, Compo's debut novel takes a sharp-eyed look at LA's culture industry.Talent agent Giselle Entwistle has her hands full juggling her oddball roster of show-business clients. There's Adon, who's struggling to make the transition from teen idol to mature star with the aid of a goatee; and would-be rock impresario Hedda Hophead, "aggressive as junk mail and just as relentless." There's country singer Len Tingle, whose career has as many ups and downs as his love affair with Giselle; and Tupperware demonstrator Troy Harder, "a living legend in food storage," who Giselle fears might want to plastic-wrap her. Not to mention child prodigy belter Frances Culligan, who seems to have disappeared.And then there's Pandra, whose haunting memoir of growing up in suburban Orange County and coming of age back in '70s glitter-era Los Angeles (platform boots, Rodney's English Disco) forms a book within this book. Giselle hopes to get Pandra's true story published - though it does bring up the matter of a possible murder . . .…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Susan Compo's narrative voice-sharp-tongued and allusive-has earned her comparisons to those great satirists of the pre-war demimonde, Dorothy Parker and Dawn Powell, and her characters display a similarly irresistible blend of smart-ass wit, despair, and whistling-in-the-dark bravado. Following two highly praised story collections, Compo's debut novel, first published in 2001, offers a satirical and very funny take on LA's celebrity culture industry. Talent agent Giselle Entwistle has her hands full juggling her oddball roster of clients. There's Adon, struggling to make the transition from teen idol to mature star with the aid of a goatee; and would-be rock impresario Hedda Hophead, 'aggressive as junk mail and just as relentless.' There's country singer Len Tingle, whose career has as many ups and downs as his love affair with Giselle; and Tupperware demonstrator Troy Harder, 'a living legend in food storage,' who Giselle fears might want to plastic-wrap her. Not to mention child prodigy belter Frances Culligan, who suddenly goes missing. And then there's Pandra, whose haunting memoir of growing up in suburban Orange County and coming of age back in '70s glitter-era Los Angeles (platform boots, Rodney's English Disco) forms a book within this book. Giselle hopes to get Pandra's true story published though it does bring up the matter of a possible murder. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Susan Compo's narrative voice-sharp-tongued and allusive-has earned her comparisons to those great satirists of the pre-war demimonde, Dorothy Parker and Dawn Powell, and her characters display a similarly irresistible blend of smart-ass wit, despair, and whistling-in-the-dark bravado. Following two highly praised story collections, Compo's debut novel, first published in 2001, offers a satirical and very funny take on LA's celebrity culture industry. Talent agent Giselle Entwistle has her hands full juggling her oddball roster of clients. There's Adon, struggling to make the transition from teen idol to mature star with the aid of a goatee; and would-be rock impresario Hedda Hophead, 'aggressive as junk mail and just as relentless.' There's country singer Len Tingle, whose career has as many ups and downs as his love affair with Giselle; and Tupperware demonstrator Troy Harder, 'a living legend in food storage,' who Giselle fears might want to plastic-wrap her. Not to mention child prodigy belter Frances Culligan, who suddenly goes missing. And then there's Pandra, whose haunting memoir of growing up in suburban Orange County and coming of age back in '70s glitter-era Los Angeles (platform boots, Rodney's English Disco) forms a book within this book. Giselle hopes to get Pandra's true story published though it does bring up the matter of a possible murder. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Susan Compo's narrative voice-sharp-tongued and allusive-has earned her comparisons to those great satirists of the pre-war demimonde, Dorothy Parker and Dawn Powell, and her characters display a similarly irresistible blend of smart-ass wit, despair, and whistling-in-the-dark bravado. Following two highly praised story collections, Compo's debut novel, first published in 2001, offers a satirical and very funny take on LA's celebrity culture industry. Talent agent Giselle Entwistle has her hands full juggling her oddball roster of clients. There's Adon, struggling to make the transition from teen idol to mature star with the aid of a goatee; and would-be rock impresario Hedda Hophead, 'aggressive as junk mail and just as relentless.' There's country singer Len Tingle, whose career has as many ups and downs as his love affair with Giselle; and Tupperware demonstrator Troy Harder, 'a living legend in food storage,' who Giselle fears might want to plastic-wrap her. Not to mention child prodigy belter Frances Culligan, who suddenly goes missing. And then there's Pandra, whose haunting memoir of growing up in suburban Orange County and coming of age back in '70s glitter-era Los Angeles (platform boots, Rodney's English Disco) forms a book within this book. Giselle hopes to get Pandra's true story published though it does bring up the matter of a possible murder. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…