Fame junkies
the hidden truths behind America's favorite addiction
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Publication
2007 - Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, Massachusetts
Language
English
Word Count
56,500 words, Guess
Page Count
226 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL17435531M
- ISBN-139780618453696
- ISBN-100618453695
- OCLC Control Number65644526
- OCLC Control Numberfamejunkieshidde00halp
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- Library of Congress Control Number2006011143
- Goodreads63746
- LibraryThing1898035
Classifications
- DDC306.4/87
- LCCHM646 .H35 2007
Description
"For the past few years, Jake Halpern has reported on fame for NPR. This book chronicles his journey through the underbelly of Hollywood and launches a broad investigation of America's fascination with the lives of celebrities. Why are sales of magazines like US Weekly skyrocketing while news magazines are down? Why do seemingly normal, educated people pay attention to whom Paris Hilton is currently dating? Halpern visits those most stricken with the obsession: aspiring celebrities, Hollywood insiders, and die-hard fans. He also meets several high-profile celebrities, including The Edge from U2, Rod Stewart, director Ed Zwick, and numerous insiders who rarely grant interviews. He also gathers considerable psychological, sociological, and even biological research from experts about why we want to become famous, why we experience a high when we come in close contact with celebrities, and why fame changes not only celebrities but those closest to them.--From publisher description."--From source other than the Library of Congress
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