Books by Richard Dyer
“This is the book that most people would say is the foundational work in celebrity studies … The most interesting contribution of Dyer’s book is his commitment to taking pleasure seriously. He focuses on how stars give us beauty, pleasure and delight.” Read more...
Sharon Marcus, Literary Scholar
Interviews where books by Richard Dyer were recommended
The best books on Celebrity, recommended by Sharon Marcus
Why are so many of us fascinated by the lives of celebrities? When did interest in the dark side of celebrity become mainstream? Sharon Marcus, author of The Drama of Celebrity and a professor at Columbia University, recommends books to better understand the phenomenon of celebrity.
