Fame: The Hijacking of Reality (Unabridged)
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Publisher Description
Entertainment shows, magazines, websites, and other channels continuously report the latest sightings, heartbreaks, and triumphs of the famous to a seemingly insatiable public. Millions of people go to enormous lengths to achieve fame. Fame is woven into our lives in ways that may have been unimaginable in years past.
And 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 listener inside and outside the emotions of Fame.
Customer Reviews
FAME
I have never read a book that so realistically takes the reader along Ms Bateman’s ride with fame. It is as if you are walking right beside her. I actually only read this book because I saw her on an interview with Larry King. She was so smart and articulate that I said “well why not” as I am one of those few people who are not enamored by celebrities but rather their work and character. So, I never have understood that fame should be bestowed on celebrities, historical heros sure, but not celebrities. This book clarified that for me as why people connect with h these peoples, even though I very much doubt that was Ms Bateman’s intention. Being behind the scenes of a TV or movie production always seemed more creative and interesting to me as well. Well done Ms Bateman.?