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Cult of Celebrity: What Our Fascination with the Stars Reveals about Us
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Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1599213354
ISBN-13
9781599213354
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65919080
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Book Title
Cult of Celebrity : What Our Fascination with the Stars Reveals about Us
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Film / General, Rich & Famous, Popular Culture, General, Personal Growth / Self-Esteem
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Performing Arts, Social Science, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography
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Trade Paperback
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8.5 in
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5.5 in
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2010-286298
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"Do you find yourself constantly worrying about Jen's lovelife? Britney's mental health and Suri's thumbsucking? You've become a full fledged member of the cult of celebrity. Luckily, there's a new antidote--Cooper Lawrence--who will talk you through the reasons why star obsession is A-List OK. If you've ever wondered if your celebrity obsession is dangerous to your health, then dig into Cooper Lawrence's new investigation into the cult of celebrity. From digging into the historical roots of star worship to the inner workings of the Hollywood machine, you'll finally understand why celebrities really do matter." —Bonnie Fuller, cofounder of Bonnie Fuller Media, former vice-president and chief editorial director of American Media Cooper Lawrence's exploration of celebrity culture is one of the most ardent and straightforward we have." —Rita Cosby, Emmy--Award winning journalist, former MSNBC correspondent Cooper has the rare ability to take what's going on in the celebrity world and break it down in real-life terms. . . . In this book, she does it with her genuine, no-pretense style." —Peter Grossman, US Weekly Magazine A guiding light in a storm, Cooper gave me back the power to grow again in this business. Her book The Cult of Celebrity has that same powerful impact."—Christopher Atkins, Golden Globe--nominated act∨ costar, The Blue Lagoon Being with Cooper is like being with one of your closest friends—one who happens to be a treasure trove of humor, wit, ease, incredible sensibility, and a vivacious personality, all wrapped up with intellect and experience." —Eric Nies, model/actor, MTV's Real World and former host of MTV's The Grind In a world of lies, deception, ego and the all-important #145;image', Cooper absolutely helped me keep a clear perception of myself, my goals, and my beliefs. She believed in me and was a strong voice of hope and reason in a time of dire need." —Jeremy Jackson, actor, Baywatch "It's the celebrity shock value age and Cooper Lawrence has keen compassionate insight into the good, the bad, and the ugly." —Adrian Zmed, actor ( T. J. Hooker ; Grease 2 ) Cooper's vast wealth of pop culture knowledge makes her my first choice to call when I need an expert opinion on celebrity canoodling for OK! magazine. Her sense of humor and wit along with her insight into personal relationships make her an invaluable resource. Thanks, Coop!" —Meaghan Murphy, West Coast news editor, OK! Magazine, "Do you find yourself constantly worrying about Jen's lovelife? Britney's mental health and Suri's thumbsucking? You've become a full fledged member of the cult of celebrity. Luckily, there's a new antidote--Cooper Lawrence--who will talk you through the reasons why star obsession is A-List OK. If you've ever wondered if your celebrity obsession is dangerous to your health, then dig into Cooper Lawrence's new investigation into the cult of celebrity. From digging into the historical roots of star worship to the inner workings of the Hollywood machine, you'll finally understand why celebrities really do matter." —Bonnie Fuller, cofounder of Bonnie Fuller Media, former vice-president and chief editorial director of American Media Cooper Lawrence's exploration of celebrity culture is one of the most ardent and straightforward we have." —Rita Cosby, Emmy–Award winning journalist, former MSNBC correspondent Cooper has the rare ability to take what's going on in the celebrity world and break it down in real-life terms. . . . In this book, she does it with her genuine, no-pretense style." —Peter Grossman, US Weekly Magazine A guiding light in a storm, Cooper gave me back the power to grow again in this business. Her book The Cult of Celebrity has that same powerful impact."—Christopher Atkins, Golden Globe–nominated act∨ costar, The Blue Lagoon Being with Cooper is like being with one of your closest friends—one who happens to be a treasure trove of humor, wit, ease, incredible sensibility, and a vivacious personality, all wrapped up with intellect and experience." —Eric Nies, model/actor, MTV's Real World and former host of MTV's The Grind In a world of lies, deception, ego and the all-important ‘image', Cooper absolutely helped me keep a clear perception of myself, my goals, and my beliefs. She believed in me and was a strong voice of hope and reason in a time of dire need." —Jeremy Jackson, actor, Baywatch "It's the celebrity shock value age and Cooper Lawrence has keen compassionate insight into the good, the bad, and the ugly." —Adrian Zmed, actor ( T. J. Hooker ; Grease 2 ) Cooper's vast wealth of pop culture knowledge makes her my first choice to call when I need an expert opinion on celebrity canoodling for OK! magazine. Her sense of humor and wit along with her insight into personal relationships make her an invaluable resource. Thanks, Coop!" —Meaghan Murphy, West Coast news editor, OK! Magazine, "Do you find yourself constantly worrying about Jen's lovelife? Britney's mental health and Suri's thumbsucking? You've become a full fledged member of the cult of celebrity. Luckily, there's a new antidote--Cooper Lawrence--who will talk you through the reasons why star obsession is A-List OK. If you've ever wondered if your celebrity obsession is dangerous to your health, then dig into Cooper Lawrence's new investigation into the cult of celebrity. From digging into the historical roots of star worship to the inner workings of the Hollywood machine, you'll finally understand why celebrities really do matter." -Bonnie Fuller, cofounder of Bonnie Fuller Media, former vice-president and chief editorial director of American Media "Cooper Lawrence's exploration of celebrity culture is one of the most ardent and straightforward we have." -Rita Cosby, EmmyAward winning journalist, former MSNBC correspondent "Cooper has the rare ability to take what's going on in the celebrity world and break it down in real-life terms. . . . In this book, she does it with her genuine, no-pretense style." -Peter Grossman,USWeekly Magazine "A guiding light in a storm, Cooper gave me back the power to grow again in this business. Her bookThe Cult of Celebrityhas that same powerful impact."-Christopher Atkins, Golden Globenominated act∨costar, The Blue Lagoon "Being with Cooper is like being with one of your closest friends-one who happens to be a treasure trove of humor, wit, ease, incredible sensibility, and a vivacious personality, all wrapped up with intellect and experience." -Eric Nies, model/actor, MTV'sReal Worldand former host of MTV'sThe Grind "In a world of lies, deception, ego and the all-important 'image', Cooper absolutely helped me keep a clear perception of myself, my goals, and my beliefs. She believed in me and was a strong voice of hope and reason in a time of dire need." -Jeremy Jackson, actor,Baywatch "It's the celebrity shock value age and Cooper Lawrence has keen compassionate insight into the good, the bad, and the ugly." -Adrian Zmed, actor (T. J. Hooker;Grease 2) "Cooper's vast wealth of pop culture knowledge makes her my first choice to call when I need an expert opinion on celebrity canoodling forOK!magazine. Her sense of humor and wit along with her insight into personal relationships make her an invaluable resource. Thanks, Coop!" -Meaghan Murphy, West Coast news editor,OK!Magazine
Table Of Content
Introduction Part 1: What is the Cult of Celebrity? Chapter One: Worshiping At The Altar Of In Touch WeeklyChapter Two: Love, Hate, Awe--Our Perplexing Relationship with the StarsChapter Three: How Stars Are Created; The MachinePart 2: The impact the Cult of Celebrity has on our livesChapter Four: 14 Minutes and Counting Chapter Five: It's Not a Generation Gap, It's a Freakin' RavineChapter Six: Spending HabitsChapter Seven: HealthChapter Eight: Social Awareness and ResponsibilityChapter Nine: Attitude Toward Personal FailureChapter Ten: Attitude Toward RelationshipsChapter Eleven: Self-imageChapter Twelve: Personal LivesConclusionAbout The Author
Synopsis
America's fast-growing religion is - let's face it -celebrity worship. From gossip magazines to entertainmentTV, from blogs to ads featuring famous faces, the starsare our new gods and goddesses. Their lives often seem as(or more) important than our own. But why are we so quickto put them on pedestals? Why are we even more spellboundwhen they topple back down to earth? And why do so manyof us, on an unprecedented scale, think we could - andshould - be celebrities, too? In The Cult of Celebrity,psychology expert and nationally syndicated talk-showhost Cooper Lawrence tells us why we do it and pointsboth to the benefits and dangers of celebrity worship notonly to society but also to us - our spending habits,health, social awareness, attitude toward personalfailure and toward relationships, and above all, our self-image. Drawing on the latest research as well asinterviews with fans, entertainment industry insiders,and celebrities (Fran Drescher, Kevin Federline, EdwinMcCain, and Marcia Gay Harden, to name but a few), TheCult of Celebrity is as accessible and sassy as it isthought-provoking. Frequent "reality checks" offerpractical ways to gauge whether you or someone close toyou has an unhealthy attitude to celebrity worship. Inaddition to providing clear steps to tackle the problem,this book offers the many among us who are interested incelebrities for harmless entertainment-social reasonstips to keep our interest under control, including dangersigns to watch for. Every bit as addictive as itssubject, The Cult of Celebrity is a must for all thesmart celeb hounds out there, as well as the parents andfriends of those who've gone over the edge., America's fast-growing religion is - let's face it -celebrity worship. From gossip magazines to entertainmentTV, from blogs to ads featuring famous faces, the starsare our new gods and goddesses. Their lives often seem as(or more) important than our own. But why are we so quickto put them on pedestals? Why are we even more ......, America's fast-growing religion is—let's face it—celebrity worship. From gossip magazines to entertainment TV, from blogs to ads featuring famous faces, the stars are our new gods and goddesses. But why are we so quick to put them on pedestals? Why are we even more spellbound when they topple back down to earth? The Cult of Celebrity is the first book to explore this phenomenon comprehensively and yet in eminently readable terms. In a compulsive read, Cooper Lawrence maps out the psychology behind the behavior of the stars—and that of the millions out there who follow their every move. She points both to the benefits and dangers not only to society but also to us personally; to our spending habits, health, social awareness, attitude toward personal failure and toward relationships, and above all, our self-image. And she offers practical tips on keeping our interest under control. Drawing on the latest research as well as interviews with fans and entertainment industry insiders, as well as celebrities themselves, The Cult of Celebrity is as accessible and sassy as it is thought-provoking., America's fast-growing religion is--let's face it--celebrity worship. From gossip magazines to entertainment TV, from blogs to ads featuring famous faces, the stars are our new gods and goddesses. But why are we so quick to put them on pedestals? Why are we even more spellbound when they topple back down to earth? The Cult of Celebrity is the first book to explore this phenomenon comprehensively and yet in eminently readable terms. In a compulsive read, Cooper Lawrence maps out the psychology behind the behavior of the stars--and that of the millions out there who follow their every move. She points both to the benefits and dangers not only to society but also to us personally; to our spending habits, health, social awareness, attitude toward personal failure and toward relationships, and above all, our self-image. And she offers practical tips on keeping our interest under control. Drawing on the latest research as well as interviews with fans and entertainment industry insiders, as well as celebrities themselves, The Cult of Celebrity is as accessible and sassy as it is thought-provoking.
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