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Madonna A Biography
Mary Cross
Book Code: GR3811
ISBN: 0-313-33811-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-33811-3
152 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 5/30/2007
List Price: $35.00 (UK Sterling Price: £19.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects:
Series Title: Greenwood Biographies
Reviews:
  • Madonna once said that: "You'll never know the real me." The 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     November 2007
  • [A] fast, accurate and concise biography written by Mary Cross. Just the facts, ma'am, and not too much overanalyzing.
    —New York Post     July 5, 2007
  • 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     June 22, 2007
Description: As the Material Girl, Eva Perón in Evita, and most recently, queen of the disco floor, Madonna's transformations and assumed identities keep her fans wanting more. She has inspired university professors and cultural critics to enshrine her as a postmodern icon. Known for her persona as much as for her music, Madonna has stirred controversy through her use of religious and sexual depictions in her songs, music videos, concerts, and in one notorious publication. This biography traces Madonna's ambitious journey from a Midwest upbringing as part of a large family to achieving fame on a global scale. It also brings readers up to date on her latest incarnation as a wife and mother, living on a country estate in England. Students researching cultural studies topics will accurate information on the musician's life and body of work, as well as critical commentary on her impact and lasting significance as one of the most influential female entertainers of our time. She has been the subject of countless magazines and newspaper stories around the world, whether for her sold-out concerts or as an advocate for Kabbalah, the spiritual movement rooted in Jewish mysticism. This book shares her story and provides a way to consider the influence Madonna has had through her ever-evolving career in shaping our popular culture. A timeline of significant events and a bibliography of print and electronic sources for additional research round out this volume.
LC Card Number: 2007000542
LCC Class: ML420
Dewey Class: 782
PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf
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