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Fame and Obscurity
Gay Talese
"Fascinating . . . Poignant." The Wall Street Journal
In this extraordinary work of insight and interviews, bestselling author Gay Talese shares with us the lives of those we don't know and those we might wish we did: Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio, Manhattan mobsters, Bowery bums, and many others -- fascinating men and women who define our country's spirit and lead us to an understanding of ourselves as a nation.
From the Paperback edition.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 1, 1995 |
| ISBN13 | 9780345467232 |
| Publishers | Ivy Books |
| Pages | 352 |
| Dimensions | 142 × 217 × 22 mm · 449 g |
| Language | English |
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