Starstruck
The Business of Celebrity
By Elizabeth Currid-Halkett
# ISBN-10: 0865479097
# ISBN-13: 978-0865479098
Pros:
- A serious, passionate look at the business of celebrity in America and to an extent other countries.
- Presents consistent theories and analysis of celebrity.
- The personal approach of the book helps it avoid pretension and helps communicate its points.
Cons:
- Shifts in tone at the end of book to discuss the negatives of celebrity is jarring and feels inconsistent.
SUMMARY: Must-read book for most anyone, but indispensable for people in media careers.