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The Day of the Locust and the Dream Life of Balso Snell, Paperback / softback Book

The Day of the Locust and the Dream Life of Balso Snell Paperback / softback

Part of the Penguin Modern Classics series

Paperback / softback

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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 ...

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