Stars : the film reader

Stars: The Film Reader brings together key writings and new perspectives on stars and stardom in cinema, addressing questions of production, labour and circulation, and examining neglected areas of study such as the Avant-Garde star, the non-American stars, and the question of ethnicity.

Grouped in thematic sections, the articles explore key issues and developments in the study of stardom, providing a comprehensive overview of stardom across the world and in different genres and media.