Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (Cultographies)

Extremely interesting for those who study film or make them. I bought it because I wanted more info about Karen Carpenter, not because I was looking for what makes "Superstar" a cult film. Nevertheless, it's pretty intriguing to read about how this film was made, why it was axed by Richard Carpenter, and what makes it worthy of its status...and now I want to watch the movie!

I really enjoyed reading this book. It gave me a further look into a movie I have enjoyed throughout the years. I have been a fan of Karen Carpenter since 1971 and found the movie to be an interesting yet positive look at her life and career. The book helped to answer some questions I had concerning it's making and the banning of the movie. I felt it was wrong for Richard Carpenter to ban the movie, but at the same point Todd Haynes did not have the rights to use the music. Although, I get the feeling Richard Carpenter wanted this movie banned because it hit on the truth and showed him in a somewhat negative manner.

I happened to see this banned film on YouTube, which I strongly urge your seeking out either if you are interested in the life of Karen Carpenter or in anorexia. This little paperback explains the development of this art film, how it came to be banned, and analyzes the themes within this film. It is a fine addition to the YouTube film.

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter StoryFantastic read

This book is definitely worth it! You are given the insights on the inspiration, making, and bootlegging of the film and all your questions will be answered with how it was done and all of the blurry clips recorded with the cameras on some scenes.

not really about the subject. more about the making of, in a very dryball way. It is interesting, but a slog, to get through it.

I did not know this book was about a movie and not a biography of Karen Carpenter. My mistake. I just threw the book away.

What a rip off. This has nothing to do with the title except self gratification and self praise on th use of "Barbie": type dolls to tell an unauthorized story on video that is never told. It has nothing to do with Karen Carpenter, per se

Did what was said, quick to arrive and is was in good condition! Great service and I would use again.

Interessant sind hier vor allem die Hintergrundfakten. Vieles Andere ist eher für Hobbyfilmer oder Produzenten von Interesse.Der Film sollte mal im TV (auf Arte zum Beispiel) gezeigt werden!

This production,which relates to an attempt to encapsulate the life of Karen Carpenter in a film featuring a bunch of puppets,is,for me,a complete waste of time and money,and it ended up in the trashcan fairly rapidly.There's no accounting for taste of course,thankfully we're not all the same,but anybody interested in the sad and tragic events which eventually led to the demise of this wonderful singer,will not find that this bizarre and inadequate production adds anything to their understanding of the situationThe sooner it disappears from the list of Amazon offerings,the better!