Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-211) and index.
Contents:
"That's the story of my life": Morrissey's career, controversies and comeback -- "The songs that saved your life": critical reception of the works of Morrissey -- "Let me kiss you": celebrity gender and desire -- "The boy racer": Morrissey's changing gender identity in music video -- "At last I am born": Morrissey in live performance -- "We'll let you know": inactivity and the musical world of Morrissey -- "The harsh truth of the Camera Eye": Morrissey's enigma through mediated performance.
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.
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