Chasing Dragons by David West

Chasing Dragons by David West

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Written for both interested filmgoers and established aficionados, this work is an introduction and guide to the martial arts cinemas of Japan, Hong Kong and Hollywood. It explores over fifty key films, their texts, fighting techniques, stars and directors - set in the distinct cultures producing and forming them.

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Chasing Dragons by David West

Written for both interested filmgoers and established aficionados, this work is an introduction and guide to the martial arts cinemas of Japan, Hong Kong and Hollywood. It explores over fifty key films, their texts, fighting techniques, stars and directors - set in the distinct cultures producing and forming them.
David West has been involved in martial arts since his teens and is a regular contributor to the Mixed Martial Arts magazine Full Contact Fighter. His work has also appeared in Fight Sport and Combat.
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ISBN 13 9781850439820
ISBN 10 1850439826
Title Chasing Dragons
Author David West
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2007-08-01
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.