Recall This Book

20: The Drama of Celebrity with Sharon Marcus (JP)


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John sits down with Columbia University professor Sharon Marcus to discuss her latest book, The Drama of Celebrity, a tour-de-force argument about how stars are born, publicized, and in time devoutly scrapbooked by adoring fans. They tackle a question at least as old as Sarah Bernhardt: who or what makes a star? Rather than crediting … Continue reading "20: The Drama of Celebrity with Sharon Marcus (JP)"
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