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'A unique film history with astute commentary.' Library Journal
'With this book in hand, we can begin to understand what is popular in American popular art.' Lary May, author of The Big Tomorrow: Hollywood and the Politics of the American Way
'I loved this exploration of the synergism between fans, stars, studios, and the celebrity and consumer cultures in Hollywood's Golden Age. Movie Crazy is a revelation.' Diana McLellan, author of The Girls: Sappho Goes to Hollywood
'Movie fans will appreciate the story of celebrities, fans, studios, stars and film producers...' - Deland (FL) Beacon
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Book Title: Movie Crazy
Book Subtitle: Stars, Fans, and the Cult of Celebrity
Authors: Samantha Barbas
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-10319-2
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)
Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Nature America Inc. 2001
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-312-23962-6Published: 18 February 2002
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4039-6045-0Published: 26 November 2002
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-10319-2Published: 30 April 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVI, 218
Topics: US History, Film and TV History, History of the Americas, Modern History, Regional Cultural Studies, Social History