Celebrity

by Chris Rojek

Book Overview

In contemporary society, the cult of celebrity is inescapable. Anyone can be turned into a celebrity, and anything can be made into a celebrity event. Celebrity has become a part of everyday life, a common reference point. But how have people like Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Bill Clinton or Princess Diana impressed themselves so powerfully on the public mind? Do they have unique qualities, or have their images been constructed by the media? And what...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861891040
• ISBN13: 9781861891044
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.2"