American Hoax: Undercover in the USA (Sort Of) / Charles Firth Tapa dura - 2006

Pan Macmillan, Australia, 2006. Trade Paperback. Very Good Condition. In 2005, Charles Firth travelled to the US and over a period of six months invented five fictional American characters, each of whom represent a different point of view in American politics, and sent them out into the real world to see how successful they would be. Charles' hypothesis was simple: whichever character got the furthest in America's fiercely competitive marketplace of ideas would be the victor. Would it be the conservative economist, the national security consultant, the left-liberal advertising executive, the working class white trash or the Muslim poet? The result is a compelling tale of an Australian "outsider" (and his dubious acting skills) coming to grips with America, Americans and the American dream, by confronting real Americans with their own rhetoric. 272 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Autobiography::Memoir; Biography & Autobiography; ISBN:… Leer más

Pan Macmillan Australia, Sydney, Australia, 2006. Trade Paperback. As New. Trade Paperback. 272 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Pan Macmillan Australia, Sydney, Australia, 2006. *** CONDITION: This book is in as new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. This book is an unread copy. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: In 2005, Charles Firth travelled to the US and over a period of six months invented five fictional American characters, each of whom represent a different point of view in American politics, and sent them out into the real world to see how successful they would be. Charles hypothesis was simple: whichever character got the furthest in America's fiercely competitive marketplace of ideas would be the victor. Would it be the conservative economist, the national security consultant, the left-liberal advertising executive, the working class white trash or the Muslim poet? The result is a compelling… Leer más

Sydney, N.S.W., Australia: Macmillan, 2006. 272pp. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Author's signature to title page, else leaves clean and unmarked, with a soft corner crease to several. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly scuffed only. "Direct from The Chaser, Charles Firth's explosive expose has enraged critics by smashing the American dream into a Million Little Pieces . . . part expose, part war on reality, mildly delusional and completely strange, 'American Hoax' is an utterly true account of America in the 21st century . . . " Book weight approx. 445g.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.