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A modern classic now available from Grove Press, Being There is one of the most popular and significant works from a writer of international stature. It is the story of Chauncey Gardiner - Chance, an enigmatic but distinguished man who emerges from nowhere to become an heir to the throne of a Wall Street tycoon, a presidential policy adviser, and a media icon. Truly "a man without qualities," Chance's straightforward responses to popular concerns are heralded as visionary. But though everyone is quoting him, no one is sure what he's really saying. And filling in the blanks in his background proves impossible. Being There is a brilliantly satiric look at the unreality of American media culture that is, if anything, more trenchant now than ever.

"'Not until you put the book down do you realize how chilling is the image of ourselves in Kosinski's mirror...It will survive as a seminal work' " (John Barkham Saturday Review)

"'Chance, a fabulous creature of our age'" (Time)

"'Being There is a reverse parable, highly polished and patterned to the last twitch of the nerves'" (Norman Shrapnel Guardian)

"'A tantalizing knuckle ball of a book delivered with perfectly timed satirical hops and metaphysical flutters'" (R.Z. Sheppard Time)

"'Extremely well written. Under the circumstances, I can only urge as many people as possible to rush out and buy it'" (Auberon Waugh Spectator)