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Heavenly Bodies: Film Stars and Society

By Richard Dyer

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2003
ISBN
0415310261, 9780415310260
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3806503 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
224\225
Time added
2016-06-02 14:22:41
Performing Arts;Dance;Individual Directors;Magic &

Description

Richard Dyer's classic study of movie stars and stardom has been updated, with a new introduction by the author discussing the rise of celebrity culture and developments in the study of stars since publication of the first edition in 1986. Dyer's illuminating study is based around case studies of three major stars: Marilyn Monroe, Paul Robeson and Judy Garland. He draws on a wide range of sources, including the films in which each star appeared, to illustrate how each star's persona was constructed, and goes on to examine each within the context of particular issues in fan culture and stardom. Students of film and cultural studies will find this an invaluable part of there course reading.

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