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This book cover image released by Dutton shows "Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek," by Maya Van Wagenen. Van Wagenen found a book called "Betty Cornell’s Teen-Age Popularity Guide" from the 1950s and decided to follow its advice while keeping a diary. Her experiences led to the "Popular" book, a movie deal, and an introduction to Betty Cornell, now in her 80s. (AP Photo/Dutton)

This book cover image released by Dutton shows "Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek," by Maya Van Wagenen. Van Wagenen found a book called "Betty Cornell’s Teen-Age Popularity Guide" from the 1950s and decided to follow its advice while keeping a diary. Her experiences led to the "Popular" book, a movie deal, and an introduction to Betty Cornell, now in her 80s. (AP Photo/Dutton)

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