Heavenly Bodies: Film Stars and Society (2) (Bfi Cinema Ser.)

By: Richard Dyer

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 224 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781136000706
Related ISBNs:: 9780415310260, 9780203605516, 9780415310277
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/22/22
Copyrighted By:: Richard Dyer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.