With the same sharp edge he brought to Hit Men, his daring expose of the music industry, Fredric Dannen explores one of the hottest genres in filmmaking today. Hong Kong cinema is renowned for its nonstop action and dazzling effects created by directors like John Woo, and the daring of actors like Jackie Chan -- the most popular actor in the world -- who perform their own dangerous stunts and martial arts feats. Dannen also highlights the influence Hong Kong cinema has had on directors outside the genre, including Quentin ...
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With the same sharp edge he brought to Hit Men, his daring expose of the music industry, Fredric Dannen explores one of the hottest genres in filmmaking today. Hong Kong cinema is renowned for its nonstop action and dazzling effects created by directors like John Woo, and the daring of actors like Jackie Chan -- the most popular actor in the world -- who perform their own dangerous stunts and martial arts feats. Dannen also highlights the influence Hong Kong cinema has had on directors outside the genre, including Quentin Tarantino, and the dark inner world of Hong Kong movie producers who will resort literally to murder to lock a deal. With photographs, interviews, filmographies, and Hong Kong cinema expert Barry Long's extensive video guide, Hong Kong Babylon is an inside look at this fascinating genre of world cinema.
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Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall Some dust soil to page edges and light cover wear, otherwise very good, tight, internally clean. Flat spine has no cracks or creasing. No markings.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
