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Book SynopsisTrade Review...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 *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Editor's Foreword Part 2 Preface Part 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Reader's Note Part 5 Acronyms and Abbreviations Part 6 Chronology Part 7 Introduction Part 8 THE DICTIONARY Part 9 Bibliography Part 10 About the Author and Contributors
