Bibliograph

Fame junkies, the hidden truths behind America's favorite addiction, Jake Halpern

Type

Label

Fame junkies, the hidden truths behind America's favorite addiction, Jake Halpern

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-226)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fame junkies

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

65644526

Responsibility statement

Jake Halpern

Sub title

the hidden truths behind America's favorite addiction

Table Of Contents

Introduction : hooked on fame -- Going to fame school -- Mobs of fame-starved children -- Home for the famous and almost famous -- The association of celebrity personal assistants -- The desire to belong : why everyone wants to have dinner with Paris Hilton and 50 Cent -- When reflected glory isn't enough : confessions of an upwardly-mobile celebrity "slave" -- Monkeys, Us Weekly, and the power of social information -- A choice of worship : Rod vs. god -- Conclusion : some reflections from Hollywood's premiere retirement home

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