Heavenly Bodies: Film Stars and Society by Richard Dyer (Softcover)
Published by BFI, 1986
Softcover
208 pages
8.5x5.5 inches
Book is in Very Good condition.
Richard Dyer's classic study of movie stars and stardom. The book 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.
Published by BFI, 1986
Softcover
208 pages
8.5x5.5 inches
Book is in Very Good condition.
Richard Dyer's classic study of movie stars and stardom. The book 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.
Published by BFI, 1986
Softcover
208 pages
8.5x5.5 inches
Book is in Very Good condition.
Richard Dyer's classic study of movie stars and stardom. The book 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.
