Penguin Books, 1963 | Softcover, 314pp | 18 x 11 cm | First Pelican Edition
A landmark critique of modern media culture, The Image examines how advertising, television, celebrity and mass communication reshape reality into spectacle. Written at the height of postwar media expansion, Boorstin’s analysis of “pseudo-events” remains sharply relevant, anticipating today’s image-driven culture of branding, influence and mediated experience.
Issued as part of Penguin’s influential Pelican series, this is a text-only title — no illustrations — focused entirely on argument, cultural diagnosis and ideas. A key mid-century work bridging media theory, cultural criticism and social history.
Very good vintage condition:Light general shelf wear to covers, and age-related toning to pages. Internally clean, complete, and well-bound. No inscriptions.
