The real contribution of Baker's book, however, is that he
sees in Willis's career a host of important issues that drive to the heart of
antebellum celebrity culture: the commercialization of intimacy, the
marketability of exposure, the public's desire for scandal, gossip, and
confession. Other commentators have described this version of celebrity as
a twentieth-century phenomenon. Baker corrects the record, demonstrating
that by 1840, celebrity culture was thriving in the trans-Atlantic world. -- DHB
Annie Smith on 06 Aug 11The emergence of the iPod and its rapid adoption gave Apple the keys to explosive growth. From the iPod to the iTouch, iPhone and now the iPad, the think tank at Apple has found a way to make their products more than electronic gizmos designed for everyday use. CEO Steve Jobs has masterfully sold investors and the public on the experience of these devices. The public is buying and profits are great for Apple; even in the current economic downturn. It appears that Apple has an app and device to fit any situation; but how dominate is Apple? Is this dominance a perception or fact?...........
