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Historical deep-dive into fame's captivating evolution.

"Dead Famous" offers an unexpected journey, taking you well beyond the present-day glitz of social media influencers back to the intriguing origins of celebrity culture. Greg Jenner masterfully uncovers the earliest stars and their stories, providing an absorbing narrative that's not only about how people became icons but also how their fame shaped society. It's a must-read if you enjoy peeling back the layers of history to understand how past celebrity culture informs our current obsession with fame.

  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2020)
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ISBN: 9781780225661
Authors: Greg Jenner
Date of Publication: 2021-08-19
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 3.8
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Historical deep-dive into fame's captivating evolution.

"Dead Famous" offers an unexpected journey, taking you well beyond the present-day glitz of social media influencers back to the intriguing origins of celebrity culture. Greg Jenner masterfully uncovers the earliest stars and their stories, providing an absorbing narrative that's not only about how people became icons but also how their fame shaped society. It's a must-read if you enjoy peeling back the layers of history to understand how past celebrity culture informs our current obsession with fame.

  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.