VITAL PARTS Berger, Thomas

$22

Paperback cover has some wear along edges and corners. Rip on the front cover. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

Thomas Berger’s “Vital Parts” is a biting satire that captures the cultural zeitgeist of the 1970s, exploring America’s obsession with youth, beauty, and sexuality. This copy, though worn on the cover, offers a compelling artifact for collectors and readers interested in incisive social commentary and the evolution of American literature. With clean pages and a secure binding, Berger’s darkly humorous prose remains intact, making this a must-read for fans of provocative fiction and cultural history.

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Paperback cover has some wear along edges and corners. Rip on the front cover. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

Thomas Berger’s “Vital Parts” is a satirical masterpiece that takes a sharp, witty look at the American obsession with youth, beauty, and sexuality. Published in 1970, this novel captures the cultural zeitgeist of the era, reflecting the shifting attitudes toward gender roles, consumerism, and the commodification of the human body. Berger’s biting prose and darkly humorous storytelling make this a must-read for fans of incisive social commentary and literary fiction.

This particular copy, while showing signs of wear on the cover, remains an intriguing artifact for collectors and readers alike. The clean pages and secure binding ensure that Berger’s razor-sharp narrative remains intact, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the novel’s provocative exploration of desire, identity, and the pursuit of perfection. For those interested in the cultural history of the 1970s or the evolution of American literature, this edition of “Vital Parts” offers a unique window into a pivotal moment in time.

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Weight 6 lbs
Dimensions 17.53 × 10.41 × 2.54 in
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