How Long to Read Fame

How Long Does it Take to Read Fame?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 1 minute to read Fame by Robert Priseman

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

ArtRabbit describes FAME as "An extraordinary series of new work" and Eventbrite, New York, as a series of "Haunting portraits of some of the 20th century's most famous celebrities." Rhizome says "FAME both literalizes and deconstructs the notion that celebrity has replaced religion, drawing parallels between the immediacy of tabloid culture in the internet age." In 'FAME' the internationally acclaimed artist Robert Priseman presents 100 antique religious icons, purchased from e-bay and over-painted with the portrait of a 20th century celebrity who died prematurely from suicide or as a result of a self-destructive lifestyle. Celebrities like Peg Entwistle, who, on Friday 16th September 1932 left her Los Angeles home and walked to the foot of the Hollywood sign where she climbed a workman's ladder to the top of the letter "H" and leaped to her death. Born in Port Talbot, Peg Entwistle had performed in 10 New York plays yet nurtured an ambition to appear in movies. She finally achieved her dream when she gained the role of "Hazel Cousins" in the film Thirteen Women (1932). Yet when no further roles materialized she began drinking heavily and is now remembered as a symbol for the lost aspirations of actors who move to Hollywood to become stars. Other portraits in this landmark project include Ernest Hemingway, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954, million selling American jazz singer Billie Holiday who died guarded by police in the Metropolitan Hospital, New York, with only $0.70 in the bank, rock legend Kurt Cobain and writer Virginia Woolf. Fame it seems, has a dark side. "These beautiful new works look at the parallels between religion and celebrity." Daybees

How long is Fame?

Fame by Robert Priseman is 236 pages long, and a total of 60,416 words.

This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 74% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Fame Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 30 minutes to read Fame aloud.

What Reading Level is Fame?

Fame is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Fame?

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