The Stars

by Edgar Morin

Book Overview

Worshipped as heroes, treated as gods, movie stars are more than objects of admiration. A star's influence touches on every aspect of ordinary life, dictating taste in fashion, lifestyle, and desire. Edgar Morin's remarkable investigation into the cultural and social significance of the star system traces its evolution from the earliest days of the cinema - when stars like Chaplin, Garbo, and Valentino lived at a distance from their fans, far beyond...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816641234
• ISBN13: 9780816641239
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 8.1"