Superstar The Karen Carpenter Story by Glyn Davis

Superstar The Karen Carpenter Story by Glyn Davis

Banned by the Carpenter estate, Todd Haynes' experimental biopic Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (which uses Barbie dolls to narrate the tragic life of the American singer) has become a cult hit because of both its controversy and its rarity. This study details the film's fascinating history: its production and initial reception, its journey through the courts, and its bootleg circulation among fans. It also explores Superstar's rich, provocative, and moving content, paying close attention to the film's aesthetics, generic form, and cultural position as a hybrid text.

CATHERINE ALTHAUS is Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne and ANZSOG Associate Dean (Academic).

PETER BRIDGMAN is a barrister and former consultant specialising in public policy, governance and integrity, and has worked within and for governments in Australia and internationally.

PROFESSOR GLYN DAVIS AC is a former Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet in Queensland, Professor Davis was Foundation Chair of ANZSOG. He is Vice Chancellor at the University of Melbourne.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781905674886
ISBN 10	1905674880
Title	Superstar The Karen Carpenter Story
Author	Glyn Davis
Series	Cultographies Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Wallflower Press
Year published	2009-03-16
Number of pages	144
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