Fame : what the classics tell us about our cult of celebrity / Tom Payne.
| Author/creator | Payne, Tom |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st U.S. ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Picador, 2010. |
| Description | x, 274 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A certain sacrifice : what was Britney telling us when she cut her own hair? -- Temporary like Achilles : why do we reject our heroes -- And what became of last year's snow : are celebrities becoming less beautiful? -- Sympathy for the Devil : have geniuses more often than not sold their souls? -- Divas and divinities : are celebrities (anything) like gods? -- Eternal flame : did the early Christians find a way to be immortal? -- I want to be like you-hoo-hoo : why do famous people influence us? -- If you want to evict Jade, vote now -- We're all individuals (yes, we're all individuals) : how the scent of Mariah Carey had the power to make us all part of something special -- You complete me : how celebrity couplings provide an index on celebrities and ultimately on the rest of us -- Too much information : how well do we really know famous people? -- Shades : Can the famous ever shed their fame? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010030959 |
| ISBN | 9780312429935 |
| ISBN | 0312429932 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BJ470.5 .P39 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |