Stardom and Celebrity
A Reader
- Su Holmes - University of East Anglia, UK
- Sean Redmond - Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
—A.L. Knight, CHOICE
This book brings together some of the seminal interventions which have structured the development of star/celebrity studies, while crucially combining and situating these within the context of new essays which address the contemporary, cross-media and international landscape of today's fame culture. At the core of the collection is a desire to map out a unique historical trajectory - both in terms of the development of fame, as well as the historical development of star/celebrity studies.
Absolutely wonderful. The inclusion of seminal works and more recent works makes this a very valuable read. I will make this essential reading for my MA students. A highly relevant book especially in light of the recent focus on celebrities and stardom.
Using for new course on Acting & Stardom on Film & TV - key resource
Great range and breadth of coverage - engaging and accessible.
This acts as a concise introduction to the study of both contemporary and historical stardom and celebrity. Collecting together in one source companion an easily accessible range of readings surrounding stardom and celebrity culture, this book is a worthwhile addition to any library.
Braod ranging and appropriate for Level 2 on this module