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Upton Sinclair's "They Call Me Carpenter" offers a scathing satire of early Hollywood and the burgeoning film industry. A sharp social commentary wrapped in a fictional narrative, the book lays bare the excesses and hypocrisies of the era. Sinclair, known for his unflinching portrayals of social injustice, turns his attention to the glamorous yet often morally bankrupt world of Los Angeles in its formative years as the entertainment capital.
This meticulously prepared edition brings Sinclair's historical fiction to a new audience. Delve into a world of ambition, illusion, and moral compromise, where dreams are manufactured and fortunes are won and lost with breathtaking speed. "They Call Me Carpenter" remains a relevant and insightful look at the power of media and the allure of fame. Its enduring appeal lies in its timeless depiction of human nature against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Hollywood or the art of social satire.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Upton Sinclair's "They Call Me Carpenter" offers a scathing satire of early Hollywood and the burgeoning film industry. A sharp social commentary wrapped in a fictional narrative, the book lays bare the excesses and hypocrisies of the era. Sinclair, known for his unflinching portrayals of social injustice, turns his attention to the glamorous yet often morally bankrupt world of Los Angeles in its formative years as the entertainment capital.
This meticulously prepared edition brings Sinclair's historical fiction to a new audience. Delve into a world of ambition, illusion, and moral compromise, where dreams are manufactured and fortunes are won and lost with breathtaking speed. "They Call Me Carpenter" remains a relevant and insightful look at the power of media and the allure of fame. Its enduring appeal lies in its timeless depiction of human nature against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Hollywood or the art of social satire.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.