Paparazzi photography has emerged as a key element in todayrsquo;s media landscape. This book charts the historical and cultural significance of the industry; profiles its protagonists and discusses how its imagery of celebrity have become a major part of media consumption. Kim McNamara examines the various ways in which the controversial paparazzi industry is structured; including its workforce practices; development of image markets; and how it has been reconfigured during the transition from analogue paper-based photography to digital platforms. It adds to the literature on celebrity studies; unraveling the importance of the paparazzi to celebrities; and the integral nature of images - both spontaneous and staged to public relations and marketing content. Based on interviews worldwide with key industry players; including agency managers; photo editors and photographers; from Los Angeles to London; the book argues that the paparazzi should be given central importance in any analysis of media culture.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Engaging bookBy Carlos Salas PaezThis book is extraordinary. As a Mexican interested in music. it has given me an enormous amount of information and analysis of the great variety of Mexican traditional music. It should be read by anybody interested in the history and development of the many different currents that conform our traditional and contemporary music1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Janet Sturman is a wonderful and credible author who does detailed research on Latin ...By CustomerDr. Janet Sturman is a wonderful and credible author who does detailed research on Latin America. This is a must for anyone serious about Mexican music.Juanita UlloaSinger and Professor of Voice0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. the great depth and breadth that characterizes Mexican music may be ...By Noorton K. ZvedveikAt last. in one place. the great depth and breadth that characterizes Mexican music may be experienced. From indigenous traditions to quasi-European ones. with healthy doses of son jarocho. mariachi and pop. this book opens the eyes and ears to an often unexpectedly rich sonic sensorium.
