Here's your quote: 'Thomas Pynchon loved this book, almost as much as he loves cameras!' Hey, over here! Have your picture taken with a reclusive author! Today only, we'll throw in a free autograph! But wait, there's more!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A promotional blurb claims Pynchon loved a book and cameras, offering a photo and autograph.
- In plain terms
- It advertises a photo op with Pynchon and a free autograph.
- What can you take from it?
- Marketing can exaggerate claims to attract attention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does hype affect credibility?
Another view
The claim may be false or misleading.
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I did not write those letters. This has been a hoax that I've had nothing to do with. I'm sorry it's gone on as long as it has.
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