Book Review: ‘Self-Made,’ by Tara Isabella Burton

Book Review: ‘Self-Made,’ by Tara Isabella Burton

In a breezy new history of personal branding, Tara Isabella Burton comes face to face with Oscar Wilde, Frederick Douglass, Kim Kardashian and more.
The Shining Promise and Dashed Dreams of China’s Live Shopping Craze

The Shining Promise and Dashed Dreams of China’s Live Shopping Craze

Star sellers can amass huge followings and eye-popping fortunes, through a format that mixes consumerism and entertainment. But competition is fierce, and the government is watching.