August 9, 2008

Spinmeisters of the Universe Colin Byrne is dazzled by the cynical skills used to promote politicians and Hollywood stars alike Colin Byrne The Guardian, Saturday August 9 2008 Alpha Dogs: How Spin Became a Global Business  by James Harding The Fame Formula: How Hollywood’s Fixers, Fakers and Star Makers Created the Celebrity Industry  by Mark […]

A cracking review by Colin Byrne in today’s Guardian, also covering Alpha Dogs: How Spin Became a Global Business by James Harding. “The Fame Formula is a terrific, witty romp through the – often dirty – undies of the Hollywood fame factory and draws some interesting conclusions about modern-day celebrity culture.” says Byrne. To read […]