Valley Of The Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (English) Paperback Book

Description: Valley Of The Dolls by Jacqueline Susann 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of this era-defining, record-breaking bestseller. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Before Jackie Collins, Candace Bushnell and Lena Dunham, Jacqueline Susann held the world rapt with her tales of the private passions of Hollywood starlets, high-powered industrialists and the jet-set.VALLEY OF THE DOLLS took the world by storm when it was first published, fifty years ago. Never had a book been so frank about sex, drugs and show business. It is often sited as the bestselling novel of all time.Dolls - red or black; capsules or tablets; washed down with vodka or swallowed straight. For Anne, Neely and Jennifer, it doesnt matter, as long as the pill bottle is within easy reach. These three beautiful women become best friends when they are young and in New York, struggling to make their names in the entertainment industry. Only when they reach the peak of their careers do they find theres nowhere left to go but down - to the Valley of the Dolls. Back Cover Before Jackie Collins, Candace Bushnell and Lena Dunham, Jacqueline Susann held the world rapt with her tale of Hollywood starlets, high-powered industrialists and the jet-set. Never before had a book been so frank about sex, drugs and show business. One of the bestselling books of all time Valley of the Dolls has sold over 40 million copies in 30 languages. Valley of the Dolls remains a pop-culture touchstone: a gleefully salacious story of friendship, sex, backstabbing and pills . . . Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the tawdry tale of Anne Welles, Jennifer North and Neely OHara hasnt lost its punch . . . One of the most talked-about books of all time New York Times Much imitated, but never bettered Daily Telegraph Valley Of The Dolls remains a brave, bold, angry and, yes, definitely a feminist book. All that, and still about the most fun you can have without a prescription Julie Burchill, Guardian Author Biography Jacqueline Susann is a legend in American publishing. Her debut novel, Valley of the Dolls, published in 1966, has sold over 40 million copies in 30 languages. Susann was the first author to have three consecutive #1 books on the New York Times Best Seller List. She was married to her beloved husband, producer Irving Mansfield, until her untimely death on September 21, 1974, after a courageously fought battle with breast cancer. Susanns intensely private twelve-year fight to overcome the disease was not known publicly until after death. She was 56. Review About the most fun you can have without a prescription! - Julie BurchillMuch imitated, but never bettered - Daily TelegraphDecades ahead of its time...Mesmerizing...The equation of emotional dependencies with drug addiction in one comprehensive personality disorder is, if anything, MORE CHIC TODAY. - Village VoiceJackie, it seemed, understood by instinct that her readers were ready for the RAW SIDE OF LOVE...for a franker sexuality and a tougher kind of story - for romance with tears AND oral sex. - The New Yorker Long Description Before Jackie Collins, Candace Bushnell and Lena Dunham, Jacqueline Susann held the world rapt with her tales of the private passions of Hollywood starlets, high-powered industrialists and the jet-set. VALLEY OF THE DOLLS took the world by storm when it was first published, fifty years ago. Never had a book been so frank about sex, drugs and show business. It is often sited as the bestselling novel of all time.Dolls - red or black; capsules or tablets; washed down with vodka or swallowed straight. For Anne, Neely and Jennifer, it doesnt matter, as long as the pill bottle is within easy reach. These three beautiful women become best friends when they are young and in New York, struggling to make their names in the entertainment industry. Only when they reach the peak of their careers do they find theres nowhere left to go but down - to the Valley of the Dolls. Review Quote Much imitated, but never bettered Promotional "Headline" 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of this era-defining, record-breaking bestseller. Description for Sales People Fifty years ago, in 1966, Valley of the Dolls achieved the #1 spot on The New York Times bestseller list, and stayed there for an unprecedented 28 weeks. Details ISBN0349008329 Author Jacqueline Susann Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2016 ISBN-10 0349008329 ISBN-13 9780349008325 Format Paperback Pages 432 Media Book Imprint Virago Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Publication Date 2016-06-30 Series Virago Modern Classics Language English Series Number 1447 UK Release Date 2016-06-30 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-08-08 NZ Release Date 2016-08-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97799019;

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