Project Gutenberg 2009-09-12 Public domain in the USA. 247 McKimmey, James 1923 2011 McKimmey, James Earl, Jr. Orban, Paul 1896 1974 Celebrity Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction July 1953. Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Celebrity" by James McKimmey is a short work of fiction written in the mid-20th century. The book captures the excitement and anticipation surrounding a character's arrival in a bustling city on a day dedicated to celebrating fame and success. It paints a vivid picture of the vibrant atmosphere, highlighting the collective thrill of the townspeople as they gather to witness the spectacle. The narrative unfolds on "Celebrity day," showcasing the city’s preparations for the arrival of a notable figure, Joseph S. Stettison. As the day progresses, people from various walks of life come together, expressing joy and enthusiasm through performances, parades, and festive decorations. The atmosphere is electrifying, filled with laughter, music, and a sense of community. Stettison's entrance in a black car solidifies the excitement, as the crowd erupts in cheers, illustrating the heights of adoration and spectacle that accompany celebrity culture. The story ultimately reflects on society's fascination with fame and the communal experience of celebration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories PS Text Science Fiction Browsing: Literature Browsing: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels Category: American Literature 32594 2025-06-12T11:06:02.125107 text/html 28273 2021-01-05T13:40:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 238976 2021-01-05T13:40:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 302563 2025-06-12T11:06:07.765983 application/epub+zip 300900 2025-06-12T11:06:04.182056 application/epub+zip 72561 2025-06-12T11:06:02.822073 application/epub+zip 449859 2025-06-12T11:06:10.003989 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442556 2025-06-12T11:06:06.758991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 94586 2022-09-14T03:47:40.896912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 26264 2025-06-12T11:06:01.784139 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26132 2021-01-05T13:40:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 9992 2021-01-05T13:40:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19207 2025-06-12T11:06:10.172953 application/rdf+xml 9779 2025-06-12T11:06:03.413021 image/jpeg 2651 2025-06-12T11:06:03.120086 image/jpeg 299626 2025-06-12T11:06:02.191033 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog