Hollywood's famous sign, constructed of massive white block letters set into a steep hillside, is an emblem of the movie capital it looms over and an international symbol of glamour and star power. To so many who see its image, the sign represents the earthly home of that otherwise ethereal world of fame, stardom, and celebrity–the goal of American and worldwide aspiration to be in the limelight, to be, like the Hollywood sign itself, instantly recognizable.
Added by: Au_claire | Karma: 26.92 | Fiction literature | 13 January 2011
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Gossip Girl #4: Because I'm Worth It
Every young socialite knows that when it's Fashion Week in New York, the only thing more outrageous than the runway shows are the parties. Nate is sent to rehab where he meets Georgina Spark.Vanessa and Dan's romance comes to a halt when he turns into an overnight literary superstar. Serena's sudden catwalk stardom draws her further into the spotlight. But now that Serena is the new black, is her boyfriend totally last season?
The Superhero Book is the ultimate A-to-Z compendium of everyone’s favorite overachievers in the pitched battle between good and evil. With 300 entries examining more than 1,000 high-powered icons and their place in the popular firmament, The Superhero Book is the first comprehensive profile of superheroes across all media, following their path from comic-book stardom to radio, television, movies, and novels. It’s good to be super-great. With more than 150 full-color illustrations, The Superhero Book covers the best-loved and most historically significant superheroes
