Len Deighton Close-Up 1973 HC DJ Book Club Ed Hollywood Satire Thriller

Key Details:

• Title: Close-Up

• Author: Len Deighton

• Publisher: Book Club Associates by arrangement with Jonathan Cape

• Year of Publication: 1973 (original copyright 1972)

• Edition: Book Club Edition

• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (in protective removable sleeve)

• Pages: Approx. 320pp

• Language: English

• Genre: Fiction / Satire / Hollywood / Thriller

• ISBN: Not present (Book Club Editions often omit this)

Mini Story:
Behind the flashing lights of stardom lies a darker script. In Close-Up, Len Deighton exposes the glamorous yet ruthless world of international cinema through the unraveling life of Marshall Stone — superstar, icon, and victim of his own mythology. With razor-sharp insight and noir-like tone, Deighton blends scandal, power, and psychological suspense in this gripping portrayal of fame’s glittering trap.

Condition:
Condition: Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a vintage hardcover copy from 1973 in good collectible condition:

• Dust jacket remains glossy but displays noticeable wear, with edge tears, corner chipping, and creasing, especially to the top front.

• Now housed in a removable clear protective sleeve.

• Boards are clean and tightly bound.

• Pages are intact with general age toning throughout.

• No inscriptions, price clips, or library markings observed.

• A solid copy of Deighton's scathing commentary on celebrity and show business.

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