{"title":"Jon Gingerich","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the work of \u003cem\u003eJon Gingerich\u003c\/em\u003e, an author known for his incisive and compelling storytelling. With his debut novel, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Appetite Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e, Gingerich delves into the intricate and often gritty world of media and advertising. As part of our General Fiction category, his work is characterised by its dynamic characters and provocative themes, making it a fascinating addition to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJon Gingerich's writing is layered with keen observations about modern society, seamlessly blending realistic narrative with sharp wit. His ability to craft stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking has earned him a place among contemporary writers worth exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are seeking fiction that challenges perceptions and offers a unique perspective on everyday interactions, Jon Gingerich's collection is a must-read. Dive into his world and experience literature that captures the essence of the human experience with authenticity and flair.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-appetite-factory-by-jon-gingerich-9781684428694","title":"The Appetite Factory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn all-too-familiar dystopia where public perception precedes reality and our identities are defined by what we consume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs head of the crisis management team at a Madison Avenue PR firm, Leonard Lundell spends his days counselling executives whose reputations have been ruined by scandal. But Leonard has been managing a strange and debilitating crisis of his own that's held him captive his entire adult life: Leonard likes to eat soap, pencils, paint chips—anything with no nutritional value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, he's kept his compulsion hidden behind a professional veneer. However, when he signs an important client, an antisocial file clerk unwittingly discovers Leonard's secret and blackmails him into accommodating her own bizarre culinary indulgences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA picaresque set against the backdrop of Madison Avenue's marketing machine in the months leading up to the 2008 financial crisis, \u003ci\u003eThe Appetite Factory\u003c\/i\u003e examines the earliest days of our post-truth era, where a scandal-obsessed news cycle and social media's rise as an information platform have given birth to a culture addicted to recreational outrage and hell-bent on finding the next public figure to disgrace, to keep ourselves entertained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46715412775148,"sku":"9781684428694","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19990213482787.jpg?v=1754397419"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jon-gingerich.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}