"Only if you are really interested" : celebrity, gender, desire and the world of Morrissey / Nicholas P. Greco.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Greco, Nicholas P., 1973-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Morrissey.

Singers--Great Britain--Biography.

Singers.

Great Britain.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

ix, 218 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2011]

Summary:

"One of the keys to the enduring popularity of the British singer Morrissey is his carefully crafted enigmatic persona. This critical book examines the role of enigma in the celebrity's public life, exploring how a level of mystery is maintained through television interviews, videos, reviews and concerts, as well as through his music and lyrics"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 "That's the Story of My Life": Morrisseys Career, Controversies and Comeback 17

2 "The Songs That Saved Your Life": Critical Reception of the Works of Morrissey 33

3 "Let Me Kiss You": Celebrity, Gender And Desire 77

4 "The Boy Racer": Morrisseys Changing Gender Identity in Music Video 109

5 "At Last I Am Born": Morrissey in Live Performance 130

6 "We'll Let You Know": Inactivity and the Musical World of Morrissey 142

7 "The Harsh Truth of the Camera Eye": Morrisseys Enigma Through Mediated Performance 160.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786462742

0786462744

OCLC:

703210163