Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine By Tom Wolfe First Printing Vintage 1976

Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine By Tom Wolfe First Printing Vintage 1976 Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine: Other Stories, Sketches, and Essays 1976 Book By Tom Wolfe First Printing Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine is a 1976 book by Tom Wolfe, consisting of eleven essays and one short story that Wolfe wrote between 1967 and 1976. It includes the essay in which he coined the term "the 'Me' Decade" to refer to the 1970s. The book's title is a reference to the title of the short story "The Me Decade and the Third Great Awakening", which is the most famous essay in the book. The story is about the 1970s and how people were becoming more self-centered and materialistic. The other essays in the book cover a variety of topics, including the rise of the New Left, the decline of the old aristocracy, and the rise of the American middle class. Wolfe's writing is often humorous and insightful, and he has a gift for capturing the zeitgeist of his time. Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine is a classic of American literature, and it is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the 1970s. CONDITION Pre-owned. Good condition with some wear/scuffs and markings. Some corner dings. May have some writing/highlighting inside. Please review photos for condition PACKED WITH CARE Packed for safe transportation. SHIPPING Fast handling time. We pick and ship same day or next business day