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Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema
Lisa Odham Stokes
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Description for Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema
hardcover. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; APF; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 220 x 150 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1003.
Despite the industry being shutdown by two world wars, having its martial arts films dismissively labeled as "chopsocky," and operating on shoestring budgets, the films of Hong Kong have been praised and imitated all over the world. From its beginning in 1909 with the silent short Stealing the Roast Duck to the martial arts classic Enter the Dragon (1973) to Peter Chan's Perhaps Love (2005), a reinvention of Chinese musicals via Hollywood, the vast cinema of Hong Kong has continually reinvented itself. Stars such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li have become household names, and actors like Andy Lau, Maggie Cheung, Stephen Chiau, Michelle Yeoh, and Chow Yun-fat continue to gain fame throughout the world. And the impact of directors like Ang Lee, Tsui Hark, Wong Kar-wai, and John Woo can be seen nearly everywhere in Hollywood. The Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema provides essential facts and descriptive evaluation concerning Hong Kong filmmaking and its filmmaking community. This is accomplished through the use of a chronology, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, an introductory essay, illustrations of individuals and film stills, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on directors, producers, writers, actors, films, film companies, genres, and terminology. Having perused this, readers will not only know considerably more about a rather amazing place, they will have an almost palpable feeling for how it works.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
640
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts
Number of Pages
640
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810855205
SKU
V9780810855205
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About Lisa Odham Stokes
Lisa Odham Stokes teaches Humanities and Film at Seminole Community College in Central Florida. She has been a programmer for the Florida Film Festival for many years. She has authored numerous articles on film, music and literature in various journals.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema
...those who [buy this book] will find everything they wish to know about all the key actors, directors, producers and films in this...590-page epic....an impeccably assembled A-Z, bursting with facts and figures. 4 Stars.....
Film Review, August 2007
After her groundbreaking book on Hong Kong movies, City on Fire, Lisa Odham Stokes has written the definitive book on the history of Hong Kong cinema. It is meticulously researched and fun to read. A must for any film buff.
Terence Chang, Producer This dictionary is full of information, wit and feeling; it covers a wide range of history and film personalities, famous and less known. Truly a good companion to film lovers and researchers.
Law Kar, Film Scholar and Critic I learned so much about Hong Kong cinema by reading this fascinating guide, even though it was a world that I came from. It is really an amazing achievement. Three cheers for Lisa Odham Stokes!
John Woo, Director Hong Kong cinema is no longer just for specialist fans....There is a crying need for a comprehensive reference work, and this dictionary has been produced by the top experts.
Professor Andrew Ross, New York University Although some entries cover individual films, genres, character types, production companies, and the like, the vast majority of entries presented by Stokes (humanities and film, Seminole Community College) in this historical dictionary of the prolific world of Hong Kong cinema consist of biographical information on important actors, directors, and other persons who have contributed to the development of film in Hong Kong. In addition to the alphabetical, cross- referenced dictionary, Stokes also presents an introductory contextual essay, a chronology, and a bibliography.
Reference and Research Book News, May 2007
...those who [buy this book] will find everything they wish to know about all the key actors, directors, producers and films in this...590-page epic....an impeccably assembled A-Z, bursting with facts and figures. Four Stars.
Film Review, August 2007
...a useful roundup of Hong Kong actors, films, and studios...
Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie, Vol. 68, No. 8, September 2007
...extensive....the book will serve fans, filmmakers, and scholars ready to delve into the intricacies and peculiarities of Hong Kong cinema.
Midwest Book Review, (Reviewer's Choice)
...a very distinguished entry...a very comprehensive and indispensable dictionary...
Asian Cult Cinema
This work is recommended.
American Reference Books Annual, March 2008
Film Review, August 2007
After her groundbreaking book on Hong Kong movies, City on Fire, Lisa Odham Stokes has written the definitive book on the history of Hong Kong cinema. It is meticulously researched and fun to read. A must for any film buff.
Terence Chang, Producer This dictionary is full of information, wit and feeling; it covers a wide range of history and film personalities, famous and less known. Truly a good companion to film lovers and researchers.
Law Kar, Film Scholar and Critic I learned so much about Hong Kong cinema by reading this fascinating guide, even though it was a world that I came from. It is really an amazing achievement. Three cheers for Lisa Odham Stokes!
John Woo, Director Hong Kong cinema is no longer just for specialist fans....There is a crying need for a comprehensive reference work, and this dictionary has been produced by the top experts.
Professor Andrew Ross, New York University Although some entries cover individual films, genres, character types, production companies, and the like, the vast majority of entries presented by Stokes (humanities and film, Seminole Community College) in this historical dictionary of the prolific world of Hong Kong cinema consist of biographical information on important actors, directors, and other persons who have contributed to the development of film in Hong Kong. In addition to the alphabetical, cross- referenced dictionary, Stokes also presents an introductory contextual essay, a chronology, and a bibliography.
Reference and Research Book News, May 2007
...those who [buy this book] will find everything they wish to know about all the key actors, directors, producers and films in this...590-page epic....an impeccably assembled A-Z, bursting with facts and figures. Four Stars.
Film Review, August 2007
...a useful roundup of Hong Kong actors, films, and studios...
Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie, Vol. 68, No. 8, September 2007
...extensive....the book will serve fans, filmmakers, and scholars ready to delve into the intricacies and peculiarities of Hong Kong cinema.
Midwest Book Review, (Reviewer's Choice)
...a very distinguished entry...a very comprehensive and indispensable dictionary...
Asian Cult Cinema
This work is recommended.
American Reference Books Annual, March 2008