[ecrea] New publication - Kim McNamara: Paparazzi

Kim McNamara - Paparazzi: Media Practices and Celebrity Culture (2015, 
Polity)


This is the first ever in-depth analysis of the paparazzi and the 
intersection with media, journalism and celebrity culture. 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.


"Kim McNamara has written an excellent and most useful book. Drawing on 
a rich vein of information from her industry research as well as from 
the academic literature, McNamara’s Paparazzi is indispensable for 
anyone wanting to properly understand the contemporary production and 
circulation of celebrity."
Graeme Turner, University of Queensland

"In this fascinating and important study Kim McNamara takes issue with 
the familiar image of the paparazzi as the invasive hooligans of 
contemporary journalism. Drawing on first hand research in LA, London 
and Sydney, she explores the working lives of the paparazzi, the 
structure of the industry, and the way in which social media are 
transforming celebrity photography. A fresh, insightful and readable 
book that has much to teach us about news organisations today - highly 
recommended."
Rosalind Gill, City University London


For further information, see: 
http://www.politybooks.com/book.asp?ref=9780745651736

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