About this title: Wolfe's two famous essays about race in America date from the late 1960s. In "Radical Chic" he takes his scalpel to a notorious party given by Leonard Bernstein in honor of the Black Panthers--an event which Wolfe immortalized as the ultimate in white condescension. "Mau-Mauing the Flak-Catchers" is about a confrontation between young black and ...
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Binding: Periodical
Publisher: Bantam, New York
Date Published: 1971
ISBN-13:9780552669191ISBN:0552669199
Description: Very Good. [6], 184p.; 18 cm. This collection originally published, New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1970; London: Joseph, 1971. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Like New. Book in almost Brand New condition. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: S Trade Paperback
Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux, Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780374520724ISBN:0374520720
Description: As New. Appears to be unread: square, solid, perfect spine, all that makes it less than 'NEW' are a few minor marks to the back, and a store stamp to the bottom of the pages, big deal, right? --really a terrific copy! You'll do the watusi across the front lawn when this book gets to your door! ! ! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Like New. 2009-Paperback-May contain minor shelf-wear. Otherwise, volume un-read and in "As-New" condition. -Used-Like New-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Description: Good. 2009-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, New York
Date Published: 1970
ISBN-13:9780374246006ISBN:0374246009
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1st ptg. 153 pp. Natural linen. Very slight shelf wear, virtually as issued. Back strip is lightly soiled, with lettering a bit rubbed. Slight lean. read more
Radical Chic was stupid; Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers was kind of interesting, but the only reason I finished it was because the whole book was approximately 130 pages long. Shut up, Tom Wolfe."
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