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National Film Studies India & Asia East Asian Cinema David Carter This book provides an ideal reference work on all the major directors, with details of their films and checklists for the films of each country, useful for both ardent fan and serious student alike. It explores the common cultural heritage of the countries and their mutual influence. The films of China, Japan and Korea, for example, reflect their shared Buddhist and Confucian heritage. The films of China and North Korea are conditioned by Communist ideology. Early Korean cinema was dominated by the effects of Japanese colonial domination, and the Japanese cinema greatly influenced that of Taiwan. Softcover, 254 pp. $24.95. Fantasies of a Bollywood Love Thief Stephen Alter Bollywood movies are glorious, colourful spectacles of romance, action, drama, song, and dance. India has the world's biggest film industry, which produces some nine hundred movies a year, watched by passionate fans around the world. Stephen Alter explores the enormous popularity of Hindi movies, and feats of artifice that make them so compelling. The result is a beguiling introduction to the rituals and culture of a moviemaking industry so similar to and yet utterly different from our own. Softcover, 260 pp. $19.95. Amitabh: The Making of a Superstar Susmita Dasgupta In an industry where fashions change every Friday, Amitabh Bachchan has been synonymous with cinematic entertainment for over thirty years. In a warm and insightful analysis, the author traces the world-view and philosophy that have shaped the films of Bachchan. In the process, she not only chronicles the star's journey from a flop actor to a national icon but also brings to life a period in the history of Indian cinema which altered forever the economics of film-making in the country. Softcover, 187 pp. $15.00. A New History of Japanese Cinema: A Century of Narrative Film Isolde Standish In this book, Isolde Standish focuses on the historical development of Japanese film, illustrated by a series of typical Japanese film posters. She details an industry and an art form shaped by the competing and merging forces of traditional culture and of economic and technological innovation. Adopting a thematic, exploratory approach, Standish links the concept of Japanese cinema as a system of communication with some of the central discources of the twentieth century: modernism, nationalism, humanism, resistance, and gender. Softcover, 414 pp. $30.95. China on Screen: Cinema and Nation Chris Berry & Mary Farquhar In China on Screen, Chris Berry and Mary Farquhar, leaders in the field of Chinese film studies, explore more than one hundred years of Chinese cinema and nation. Providing new perspectives on key movements, themes, and filmmakers, Berry and Farquhar analyze the films of a variety of directors and actors, they argue for the abandonment of 'national cinema' as an analytic tool and propose 'cinema and the national' as a more productive framework. Softcover, 313 pp. $34.95. 100 Bollywood Films Rachel Dwyer India's much-loved national film style, Bollywood cinema, is a veritable genre unto itself. Fans of Bollywood will not want to be without this informative screen guide, which reflects on 100 of finest films in India's rich canon of cinema: historically important films, cult movies, and box-office hits. Softcover, 258 pp. $24.95. An Amorous History of the Silver Screen Shanghai Cinema, 1896-1937 Zhang Zhen The first sustained historical study of the emergence of cinema in China, this book is a fascinating narrative that illustrates the immense cultural significance of film and its power as a vehicle for social change. Named after a major feature film on the making of Chinese cinema, only part of which survives, An Amorous History of the Silver Screen reveals the intricacies of this cultural movement and explores its connections to other art forms such as photography, architecture, drama, and literature. Softcover, 488 pp. $42.00. Back to top

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Contemporary Asian Cinema Anne Tereska Ciecko Asia produces more films than any other part of the world. With chapters on Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan, this book presents the most authoritative assessment of contemporary Asian cinema available. Each chapter describes the cultural aspects of popular film production, analyzing key films in the national, the regional and the global context. Softcover, 250 pp. $39.95. The Samurai Film Expanded and Revised Edition Alain Silver The image of a lone hero, marked by a violent past and bound by honor, has exerted an endless fascination on film audiences the world over, but nowhere more than in Japan, where Samurai films have gained legions of passionate followers. With comprehensive filmographies of the major directors and films, a survey of the history and myths of the Samurai, a glossary of Japanese terms, and more than 300 photographs, this revised and expanded edition of The Samurai Film is the ultimate resource for one of the world cinema's most influencial and compelling genres. Hardcover, 320 pp. $70.00. Japanese Cinema Encyclopedia Horror / Fantasy / Science Fiction Thomas Weisser & Yuko Mihara Weisser Within the pages of this exhaustively researched text you'll find expertly written reviews of Japanese genre films -- horror, fantasy, and science fiction -- post-1950. Remarkably, this is only the first volume of the co-authors' life-long project to chronicle the entire canon of modern Japanese cinema by genre. No cult film aficionado will want to be without this remarkable encyclopedia. Softcover, 327 pp. $29.95. Chinese-Language Film Historiography, Poetics, Politics Sheldon H. Lu & Emilie Yueh-yu Yeh In this collection of essays, leading scholars take up issues and topics covering the entire range of Chinese cinema. Their cross-cultural engagements with individual films, accomplished with an astute sense of chronology and history, tackle questions related to historiography, poetics, aesthetics, genres, and directorial styles; at the same time, they address the economics of film production and consumption as well as the cultural politics of globalization, identity, subjectivity, nationality, citizenship, and gender formation as embodied in filmic texts. Softcover, 413 pp. $43.50. Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film Chris D. In addition to interviews with and articles about Japanese genre film icons, Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film also provides a compendium of facts and extras including filmographies, related non-fiction and genre fiction bibliographies, and a section on female yakuzas. Illustrated with fantastic stills and posters from some of Japan's finest cult and action films, this is a veritable bible for fans and newcomers alike. Softcover, 262 pp. $29.95. A Hundred Years of Japanese Film: A Concise History with a Selective Guide to Videos and DVDs Donald Richie Widely acknowledged as the foremost Western authority on Japanese film, Richie's latest book is a treasure trove of information. Tracing Japanese film from its roots in 1897, when a photographer named Asano Shiro imported the first motion picture camera to Japan, and stretching to modern-day anime creations, Richie overlooks no aspect of Japanese cinema. Detailed, thorough and fascinating, this book is a must-have for all Japanese cinema enthusiasts. Hardcover, 311 pp. $49.95. Taiwan Film Directors: A Treasure Island Emilie Yueh-Yu Yeh & Darrell Williams Davis This well-illustrated, in-depth study of the most celebrated directors and films from Taiwan and the development of Taiwanese film focuses on the extraordinarily rich work of four contemporary filmmakers -- Ang Lee, Edward Yang, Hou Hsiao-hsien, and Tsai Ming-liang. Featuring stills, anecdotes, and close readings of films, the authors offer a groundbreaking history of Taiwanese film from the end of World War II to the present. Softcover, 296 pp. $31.95. Indian Popular Cinema: A Narrative of Cultural Change K. Moti Gokulsing & Wimal Dissanayake Since Indian Popular Cinema was first published in 1998, Indian film has developed in new directions. These changes are reflected upon in this new and extensively revised edition. It tracks the rise of designer cinema, reviews the increasingly significant Tamil cinema, and considers films made by Indians in the diaspora. Softcover, 161 pp. $34.95. Back to top

Bollywood: A Guidebook to Popular Hindi Cinema Tejaswini Ganti In Bollywood, anthropologist and film scholar Tejaswini Ganti provides a guide to the cultural, social and political significance of Hindi cinema, outlining the history and structure of the Bombay film industry, and the development of popular Hindi filmmaking since the 1930s. Softcover, 254 pp. $23.95. The Cinema of Japan and Korea Justin Bowyer This exciting volume provides a timely introduction to the history and continuing vibrancy of Japanese and Korean film. With a wide range that spans from silent cinema to the present day, and from films that have achieved classic status to underground masterpieces, this collection provides an overview of the breadth of the Japanese and Korean cinematic landscapes. Softcover, 258 pp. $34.50. Chinese National Cinema Yingjin Zhang This introduction to Chinese national cinema, by a leading authority, covers three 'Chinas': mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Historical and comparative analyses bring out the parallel developments in the three Chinas, while critical analysis explores thematic and stylistic changes over time. This refreshing perspective on national identity will of interest to all students of film, particularly those with a predilection for Chinese cinema. Softcover, 328 pp. $42.95. The Remasculinization of Korean Cinema Kyung Hyun Kim In one of the first English-language studies of Korean cinema to date, Kyung Hyun Kim shows how the New Korean Cinema of the past quarter century has used the trope of masculinity to mirror the profound sociopolitical changes underway in the country. Offering in-depth examinations of more than twenty-five of the most representative films produced in Korea since 1980, The Remasculinization of Korean Cinema is a groundbreaking study which examines the rich complexity of the traditional and the modern, as well as the traumatic and the post-traumatic in Korean cinema. Softcover, 331 pp. $35.95. Silver Screen Samurai: The Best of Japan's Samurai Movie Posters Hiroshi Yokoi For over half a century, samurai movies haved wowed audiences around the world with their gory sword fights and tear-jerking tales of honour and sacrifice. This first-ever collection of original samurai movie art pays glorious tribute to a cinematic genre that is truly Japanese. Silver Screen Samurai is a must-have for samurai fans, movie-buffs and lovers of poster art. Softcover, 111 pp. $29.95. Bollywood: Popular Indian Cinema Lalit Mohan Joshi Illustrated by rarely seen images from various film archives, Bollywood: Popular Indian Cinema is written by the most prominent voices in filmwriting. This wonderful book is the ultimate guide to Hindi cinema, celebrating what is now a far-reaching and world renowned cultural phenomenon. Hardcover, 351 pp. $90.00. Chinese Films in Focus: 25 New Takes Chris Berry As Chinese films storm the international film scene, they consequently stimulate a wide range of vigorous debate and insightful scholarship. The evidence is here in Chinese Films in Focus: 25 New Takes, a collection of 25 fresh and original readings of individual Chinese films. Softcover, 216 pp. $37.95. Once Upon a Time in China Jeff Yang With wit and a genuine passion for the subject, author Jeff Yang offers a colourful journey through the history of Chinese cinema, its standout stars, moguls, and icons, and more than 350 of its most distinctive works. Softcover, 306 pp. $26.50. Japanese Cinema: Essential Handbook Thomas & Yuko Mihara Weisser Thomas and Yuko Mihara Weisser have amassed and organized an unprecedented amount of information about Japanese genre films, for this eclectic collection of movie reviews. Fans of cult cinema, especially Japanese cult cinema, will be floored by this remarkable book. Softcover, 420 pp. $29.95. Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger Leon Hunt Bringing new insights to a hugely popular yet critically neglected genre, this timely study focuses on Chinese martial arts films and the influence that they have exerted on contemporary cinema. Films discussed include both popular and cult classics such as Games of Death, Fist of Legend, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, and Drunken Master. Softcover, 229 pp. $34.95. The Yakuza Movie Book: A Guide to Japanese Gangster Films Mark Schilling Here is an authoritative look at Japan's cinematic underworld of gangster movies. An invaluable resource for fans, film buffs, and researchers, The Yakuza Movie book features actor and director profiles, 123 film reviews, 50 black & white photos, a bibliography, a glossary, and much more. A must for all fans of East-Asian cinema. Softcover, 235 pp. $29.95. Japanese Documentary Film: The Meiji Era Through Hiroshima Abe Mark Nornes This is the first-ever English-language study of the subject, an enlightening close look at the first fifty years of documentary film theory and practice in Japan. Author Abe Mark Nornes draws on a wide variety of archival sources to chart shifts in documentary style against developments in the history of modern Japan. Softcover, 258 pp. $29.95. East-West Encounters: Franco-Asian Cinema and Literature Sylvie Blum-Reid East-West Encounters is the first book of its kind to examine Franco-Asian film and literary productions in the context of France's postcolonial history. It covers French filmmakers' approaches to the Asian "Other", as well as focusing on the works of Vietnamese and Cambodian directors living and working in France. Softcover, 179 pp. $32.95. The Cinematic Imagination: Indian Popular Films as Social History Jyotika Virdi As a kind of storytelling, Indian cinema provides a fascinating account of social history and cultural politics, with the family deployed as a symbol of the nation. Through a close examination of approximately thirty Indian films that have appeared since 1950, Jyotika Virdi demonstrates how concepts of the nation form the centre of this cinema's moral universe. Softcover, 258 pp. $36.95. Celluloid China: Cinematic Encounters with Culture and Society Harry H. Kuoshu Celluloid China is an introduction to the cinema of mainland China from the early 1930's to the early 1990's. Emphasizing both film contexts and film texts, this study introduces Chinese film scholars and students to a broad cinematic analysis that includes investigations of cultural, cross-cultural, intellectual, social, ethnic, and political issues. Softcover, 374 pp. $49.50. The Flash of Capital Eric Cazdyn This academic study examines the links between Japan's capitalist history and its film history, illuminating what these connections reveal about film culture and everyday life in Japan. Looking at a hundred-year history of film and capitalism, Eric Cazdyn theorizes a cultural history that highlights the spaces where film and the nation transcend their customary borders and, in doing so, develops a new way of understanding historical change and transformation in modern Japan. Softcover, 316 pp. $36.95. Ideology of the Hindi Film: A Historical Construction M. Madhava Prasad This book presents Indian cinema as an institution firmly rooted in contemporary society, shaped by and shaping the political-ideological terrain of independent India. Softcover, $36.50.   The Cinema of Hong Kong: History, Arts, Identity Edited by Poshek Fu & David Desser Providing an overview of major directors, genres, and stars, from its originsto the present, this volume examines Hong Kong cinema in historical, transnational, cultural and political contexts. A must read for fans of the genre. Softcover, $41.95.   New Chinese Cinemas: Forms, Identities, Politics Nick Browne, ed. This important book analyses the changing forms and significance of Chinese filmmakers and demonstrates that film is an important social document in these ongoing changes. $33.95.  City on Fire: Hong Kong Cinema Lisa Odham Stokes & Michael Hoover A riveting book on the phenomenon that is Hong Kong cinema. A must for the serious cineaste and the rabid fan. B&W illustrations. $28.00. Back to top

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