Toxicology by Jessica Hagedorn - ISBN: 9780143120520
Paperback
From the author of “Dogeaters” comes a bold new novel about the intersection of art, love, fame, and money–a dark yet playful exploration of desire, mortality, and the connection between creativity and self-destruction.

Toxicology

A Novel

$47.03

  • Paperback

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    27 March 2012

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Summary

“Highly entertaining … Hagedorn is an exceptional storyteller.” -The Boston GlobeA bold new novel about the intersection of art, love, fame, and money from the acclaimed author of DogeatersJessica Hagedorn’s ferociously entertaining new novel centers on two women who are neighbors in Manhattan’s West Village- Mimi Smith, a filmmaker whose only screen credit is a notorious low-budget slasher movie, and Eleanor Delacroix, a legendary, scandalous literary figure now nearing eighty. Their p…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780143120520
ISBN-10:0143120522
Author:Jessica Hagedorn
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Penguin USA
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:27 March 2012
Weight:221g
Dimensions:213mm x 142mm x 15mm
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Critics Review

Praise for Toxicology:“A razor-sharp, refreshingly unsentimental portrayal of New York artists—selfish, irresponsible, and brilliant—and the evolution of feminism.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Out of jump cuts and close-ups, Hagedorn has composed a jazzy, stingingly smart tragicomedy of toxic substances, hate, and delusions; hustle and creativity; obsession and passion.” —Booklist (starred review) “This is an eclectic mix of differing voices, dream sequences, interviews, and snippets of memoir, as well as straight narrative all overlaid with Hagedorn’s darkly humorous perspective… Recommended for readers of edgy, urban fiction.” —Library Journal“A peek into a peculiarly alluring world of art, fame and mortality.” —Kirkus Reviews“Hagedorn lets the emotional consequences of loss and waste freely expand the parameters of her novel in order to accurately express the wounded heart at play with love, loyalty and making art. When hope is located in the past, and the future not imaginable, her story’s telling relies on freedom, risk and innovation. Funny, sad and without phony resolution, Toxicology just tells like it is.” —Sarah Schulman, author of Conflict is Not Abuse and Let the Record Show

About The Author

Jessica Hagedorn

Jessica Hagedorn is the author of the novels Dogeaters and The Gangster of Love, Dream Jungle, and a collection of poetry and short fiction, Danger and Beauty.

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