[The Library of Congress] is a multimedia encyclopedia. These are the tentacles of a nation.
Daniel J. BoorstinBest-sellerism is the star system of the book world. A "best seller" is a celebrity among books. It is a book known primarily (sometimes exclusively) for its well-knownness.
Daniel J. BoorstinModern tourist guides have helped raised tourist expectations. And they have provided the natives- from Kaiser Wilhelm down to the villagers of Chichacestenango - with a detailed and itemized list of what is expected of them and when. These are the up-to-date scripts for actors on the tourists' stage.
Daniel J. Boorstin