Dyer, Richard

Stars

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ISBN 13:: 9780851706436
author:: Dyer, Richard
format:: Paperback
publisher:: BFI Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1998
Pages:: 256
Genre:: Biography: film, television & music
Condition:: New
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Stars by Richard Dyer is a seminal work that redefined the field of star studies with its rigorous critical and theoretical approach. First published in 1980, this book has set a new standard for understanding screen icons.

The author's in-depth analysis of films, magazines, advertising, and critical texts sheds light on the historical, ideological, and aesthetic significance of stars. A range of iconic performers is examined, including Marlon Brando, Bette Davis, and Marilyn Monroe, among others.

This new edition includes a supplementary chapter by Paul McDonald, tracing developments in star studies since Dyer's groundbreaking study first appeared. Stars remains an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the world of cinema and its most enduring stars.

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