The study of material culture demonstrates that objects make people just as much as people make; exchange and consume objects. But what if these objects are; in the eyes of others; only fakes? What kind of material mirror are people looking into? Are their real selves really reflected in this mirror? This book provides an original and revealing study into engagements with objects that are not what they are claimed and presumed to be and; subsequently; are believed to betray their makers as well as users. Drawing upon an ethnography of fake branded garments in Turkey and Romania; Material Culture and Authenticity shows how people can make authentic positions for themselves in and through fake objects.The book will be of interest to students and scholars working in the fields of anthropology; material culture and cultural studies as well as to general readers interested in ethnographic alternatives to biographies of famous fakers and fakes.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great for a giggle m8By mrpunkerHilarious. Funny. El. O. El.I got a chance to see this spread as an art show and I believe I was the only laughing my butt off. The different art styles and the stories just made me laugh too much. Being a fan of both Black Flags Henry R and Misfits Danzig; and knowing how macho they both come off; I think just elevated this gag to another level.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. More of this; please!By Matthew McBrideSome of the funniest stuff I have ever read! The schoolyard cameo of Ian Mackay the bully was a piss riot!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerLaugh out loud funny!!!!