Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema

January 16, 2009

0810855208Filmmakers and film fans interested in more than a century of Hong Kong cinema can find what they’re looking for in this new reference book. Stokes, a humanities and film professor who also wrote “City on Fire: Hong Kong Cinema,” includes enough background information to educate newcomers, while also adding plenty of scholarly insight to enlighten devoted film buffs, industry professionals, and even Hong Kong filmmakers.

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Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema

Book Expo America

January 5, 2009

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BEA is the pre-eminent annual conference for publishers, authors, book sellers and book fans throughout North America. The annual event often based in New York City, features meetings, seminars, exhibits and an every popular array of author autographing opportunities via a large slate of scheduled appearances as well as private booth events. Show info, podcasts and exhibitor info are all available here:

Book Expo America