description: Even an East Coast academic can't resist Hollywood's siren allure in this hilarious novel of the dangers that come with fame and fortuneLiterature professor Perry Moss has slowly amassed it a steady job at Haviland College in southern Vermont, a successful writing career, and a beautiful wife, Jane. But everything changes when a television exec contacts Perry about turning one of his short stories into a network series, and he and Jane leave the comforts of the Northeast to give it a shot in Hollywood. The pilot episode a hit, Perry becomes infatuated with his glamorous new lifestyle of swimming pools, sultry actresses, and cocaine-fueled parties. He's willing to do anything for success in Tinseltown--even if it threatens to poison his marriage and send his wife packing.National bestselling author Dan Wakefield, who is no stranger to Hollywood--he created the NBC series James at 15 in 1977--fills Perry's vividly illustrated escapades with insider nods and quirky asides that make for a gripping read. With Wakefield's signature blend of wit and compassion, Selling Out balances laugh-out-loud humor with great emotional depth.
language: English
title: Selling Out
titlecomplete: Selling Out
genres: Fiction
ratings_count: 21
publisher: Penguin Books