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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aButler, Ellis Parker, _d1869-1937
245	1	0	_aPerkins of Portland: Perkins The Great
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-11-10
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Perkins of Portland: Perkins the Great" by Ellis Parker Butler is a humorous work of fiction written in the early 20th century. It follows the eccentric Perkins of Portland, a self-proclaimed advertising genius, as he devises extravagant marketing schemes to sell unconventional products, including a variety of dubious cures and curiosities. The book provides a satirical look at advertising and human nature, revolving around Perkins's wild ideas and the fortunes he seeks to create. The opening portion introduces us to Perkins and his peculiar personality, highlighted by his unique attire and relentless optimism about advertising. We first encounter him in a hotel lobby where he fervently pitches his plan for an absurd product, "Perkins's Patent Porous Plaster," claiming that it can alleviate all ailments. The narrative captures Perkins's infectious enthusiasm as he explains his vision of selling advertising, rather than products, by generating hype and a perceived demand. The introduction sets the tone for a comedic exploration of marketing madness, featuring Perkins's unconventional methods and wild aspirations that promise to captivate readers with its wit and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHumorous stories
653			_aAdvertising -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44151
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