---
product_id: 32823221
title: "Slow Days, Fast Company: The World, The Flesh, and L.A. (New York Review Books Classics)"
brand: "eve babitzmatthew specktor"
price: "A$35"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/32823221-slow-days-fast-company-the-world-the-flesh-and-l
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# Slow Days, Fast Company: The World, The Flesh, and L.A. (New York Review Books Classics)

**Brand:** eve babitzmatthew specktor
**Price:** A$35
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Slow Days, Fast Company: The World, The Flesh, and L.A. (New York Review Books Classics) by eve babitzmatthew specktor
- **How much does it cost?** A$35 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/32823221-slow-days-fast-company-the-world-the-flesh-and-l)

## Best For

- eve babitzmatthew specktor enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted eve babitzmatthew specktor brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Slow Days, Fast Company: The World, The Flesh, and L.A. (New York Review Books Classics)

## Images

![Slow Days, Fast Company: The World, The Flesh, and L.A. (New York Review Books Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vxSbMwPaL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    As if to dream...
  

*by J***. on Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022*

With some books, one read just isn't enough. That's how I've always felt about this one. Every year or so I pull this slim volume off my shelf and read it again--sometimes cover-to-cover, sometimes just chapters that I'm especially in the mood for. Yes, I know it's not PC to love L.A., but having gone to high school in the Valley (before the invention of Valley Girls) I can't help it. L.A. is and always will be a part of me. And Eve Babitz is L.A. I’m so glad I bought this edition when it came out because the other covers are exceedingly boring compared to the amusing and arresting drawing of an Afghan Hound in a turtleneck sweater, sitting in a café. The ten jewel-like memoirs/stories take me to a different place that no longer exists except in my dreams. Babitz is a fabulous writer and a fascinating woman. Read it. I can say no more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Slow Days, Not So Slow Company
  

*by D***P on Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016*

I very much enjoyed reading this, but it falls short of the top grade for a couple of reasons: 1) the "company" is not really very fast: the only interesting character is Eve herself, the only wit is hers in observing, the only interesting comments are hers. There aren't any real conversations, nothing to give it that zip of human interaction. 2) whether fast or slow none of the characters other than Eve come alive as real people. 3) at times the incidents described seem rather banal and not much different from the experiences of people who were not rich and famous. I was 20 in 1967, went to Woodstock in '69, to San Fran in '71, had a wild time without much money, until I slowed down a bit at 30 and went back to school. Aside from the luxury, the life she's describing seemed pretty tame to me, especially considering that it covers the same time period of the sixties and seventies that my generation experienced.With that being said, the book is a fun read because of Eve herself. She does not engage in self-aggrandizement and pokes fun at herself as well as others. Her satire is witty but not vicious, there's no sense that she's settling old scores even if she is. There are some great lines (which I cannot quote because I've already sent the book to a woman friend who I know will love it) which say so much with so few words that you have to be careful not to gloss over something without getting the full implications. And she is not pretentious, she's not trying to be any kind of writer except herself. That's refreshing in this era of pseudo-literary crud. So if you're feeling lazy on a Sunday (or whenever), curl up with this book, and you'll have a great time without having to get out of bed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    I've got a crush on you
  

*by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023*

This is the best book she ever wrote. Read it first. I used to live in the neighborhood at that time. She captures it wonderfully in an open and oddly innocent way.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/32823221-slow-days-fast-company-the-world-the-flesh-and-l](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/32823221-slow-days-fast-company-the-world-the-flesh-and-l)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Australia*
*Store origin: AU*
*Last updated: 2026-03-16*