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Paperback version of Zadie Smith's follow-up to the ultra-successful "White Teeth". This story, of a man who buys and sells autographs, examines the nature of celebrity and its bearing on reality. Campaign to include bus-side advertising, outdoor posters and London Underground. 85,000 sold in hardback. "A terrific advance on her excellent "White Teeth". A brilliant comedy with a tantalising throb of mystic philosophy underneath" Philip Hensher.
Synopsis
Following one Alex-Li Tandem - a twenty-something, Chinese-Jewish autograph dealer turned on by sex, drugs and organised religion. Exposing our misconceptions about our idols - about ourselves, this title delivers a tale about who we are and what we really want to be.
