Peter Carey — My Life As a Fake
New York , Alfred A. Knopf , 2003. First edition. Hardback. The first American edition of this work published in 2003. The first edition. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. My Life as a Fake is based on the Ern Malley hoax of 1943. The novel was inspired by the idea of a hoax being brought to life and the impact of 'magical thinking&apos. Rather than focusing on the characters Carey explores the social, political, and moral ideas surrounding a hoax. He asks the question what are people capable of? The book is told from the first person perspective of women editing the literary magazine. Ambiguity surrounds the creators creating an intriguing and immersive storyline. In the original publisher's binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. The dust wrapper and boards are very smart. Internally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.
