Madonna by Mary Cross
As the Material Girl, Eva Peron in Evita, and queen of the disco floor, Madonna's transformations and assumed identities keep her fans wanting more. This biography traces Madonna's ambitious journey from a Midwest upbringing as part of a large family to achieving fame on a global scale.
Madonna once said that: You'll never know the real meThe editor of scholarly works on American culture sheds light on the maverick entertainer's many roles to date (including bad girl, material girl, movie star, trailer park feminist, a marketing genius, and mother). In a series intended for high school students, the biography includes photos; a timeline of events in Madonna's life; and list of her music, videos, films, and plays. * Reference & Research Book News *
[A] fast, accurate and concise biography written by Mary Cross. Just the facts, ma'am, and not too much overanalyzing. * New York Post *
The latest book about Madonna is the first biography of the singer to be written by a woman….Her latest work has a timeline of the life of Madonna Louise Ciccione of Bay City, Mich., from her birth to the adoption of a son in Malawi this year. * Key West Citizen *
[A] fast, accurate and concise biography written by Mary Cross. Just the facts, ma'am, and not too much overanalyzing. * New York Post *
The latest book about Madonna is the first biography of the singer to be written by a woman….Her latest work has a timeline of the life of Madonna Louise Ciccione of Bay City, Mich., from her birth to the adoption of a son in Malawi this year. * Key West Citizen *
Mary Cross is the author of A Century of American Icons: 100 Products and Slogans from the 20th-Century Consumer Culture (Oryx, 2002). She is also the editor of Advertising and Culture: Theoretical Perspectives (Praeger, 1996). She has taught at the University of Delaware, the City University of New York, and Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she was chair of the English Department. She is a former advertising copywriter.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780313338113 |
| ISBN 10 | 0313338116 |
| Title | Madonna |
| Author | Mary Cross |
| Series | Greenwood Biographies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2007-05-30 |
| Number of pages | 152 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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