The Frenzy of Renown: Fame and Its History

Tracing the reputations of figures from Alexander the Great to Ernest Hemingway, Marilyn Monroe, and others, THE FRENZY OF RENOWN examines how many famous people were seen by their audiences, as well as how they promoted themselves. Through these fascinating pages, we learn not just who became famous, but why, and how their stature has shaped our own notions of what it means to lead a public life. 32 pp. photos. 704 pp.