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Hollywood Satire Essays ~ Man Bites Town ~ Harry Shearer Signed 1st HC DJ
📌 Key Details
First edition, April 1993 — St. Martin’s Press (Thomas Dunne Books)
Full number line present; first printing
Signed and warmly inscribed by Harry Shearer on front free endpaper
Original dust jacket; light surface wear and minor rubbing
Collection of satirical essays originally appearing in the Los Angeles Times Magazine
📜 Description
Sharp, irreverent, and unmistakably Hollywood, Man Bites Town gathers Harry Shearer’s essays on media, politics, celebrity culture, and the absurd machinery of Los Angeles life. Written with a satirist’s eye and a broadcaster’s timing, these pieces dissect the spectacle of modern America—especially where it intersects with entertainment and power.
Shearer, known for his work in radio, film, and television, brings insider wit and outsider skepticism to subjects ranging from newsrooms to civic scandals. The result is a lively, pointed collection that captures the tone of early 1990s cultural commentary with bite and humor.
The bold, graphic dust jacket design reflects the era’s energetic media aesthetic and displays well.
📚 Background
Published in 1993, this first edition collects columns that originally appeared in prominent Los Angeles publications. Shearer’s multifaceted career—as actor, voice artist, musician, and political satirist—gives the essays a layered perspective that blends performance, journalism, and social critique.
Signed first editions appeal to collectors of modern satire, media commentary, and Los Angeles cultural history.
Collector’s Note
A signed first printing of Shearer’s essay collection offers crossover appeal—fans of political satire, Hollywood commentary, and 1990s media culture will appreciate both the content and the personal inscription.
🖼️ What You’ll Receive
One 1993 first edition hardcover with original dust jacket, signed and inscribed by Harry Shearer.
Carefully packaged and shipped securely. 📦
