share but are paid little attention compared to the primal desires of humankind, which constantly compete for (the goblin's) attention. In the novel "The Black Stallion" by Walter Farley, the supporting character Tony is described as a huckster, in the sense that he works as a vegetable salesman in New York City's smaller streets, selling from a horse-drawn cart. In science fiction fandom, the term "huckster" is used non-pejoratively to designate dealers in science fiction–related books, magazines and paraphernalia, particularly those who deal at science fiction conventions. In the song "There Only Was One Choice" by Harry Chapin one line refers to huckster of belief. In the 2022 song “Sweet Nothing” by Taylor Swift, she refers to “smooth-talking hucksters.” Popular references The Hucksters (1947), an American film starring Clark Gable as a slick Madison Avenue advertiser. See also Arabber Costermonger Direct sales Hawker (trade) History of marketing Market (place) Market town Merchant Peddler Personal selling Quackery Retail Street vendor References Sales occupations Science fiction fandom