A passionate and critical analysis of the life cycle of Fame, from film producer/director and former worldwide TV star Justine Bateman; featuring a brand-new preface to the paperback edition
New York Times Book ReviewKirkus ReviewsENTERTAINMENT SHOWS, MAGAZINES, WEBSITESAnd yet, is Fame even real? Contrary to tangible realities, Fame is one of those "realities" that we, as a society, have made. Why is that, and what is it about Fame that drives us to spend so much time, money, and focus to create the framework that maintains its health Mining decades of experience, writer, director, producer, and actress Justine Bateman writes a visceral, intimate look at the experience of Fame. Combining the internal reality-shift of the famous, theories on the public’s behavior at each stage of a famous person’s career, and the experiences of other famous performers, Bateman takes the reader inside and outside the emotions of Fame. The book includes a sixteen-page, full-color photo insert to highlight her analysis and a brand-new preface to the paperback edition.
