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Paperback John Woo: The Films, 2d ed. Book
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ISBN: 0786440406

ISBN13: 9780786440405

John Woo: The Films, 2d ed.

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The first edition of John Woo: The Films (McFarland, 1999) was the earliest English-language volume to address the motion picture output of the celebrated Hong Kong director. The book dealt with Woo's film career from his professional beginnings in 1968 through his first three Hollywood releases (Hard Target, Broken Arrow and Face/Off), situating his work within Asian and Western cinematic and cultural traditions.

This second edition offers a wealth of additional information, including treatment of John Woo's Hollywood productions Mission: Impossible II, Windtalkers and Paycheck. Also featured is material on Woo's epic Red Cliff, filmed in China. A new foreword is provided by Tony Williams, author of John Woo's Bullet in the Head.

Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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What a resource!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
No, it doesn't have a flashy cover -- no dust jacket at all, actually. But what it does have -- in spades -- is some very good information on John Woo and his films. I have no idea why this book doesn't have a higher profile -- it is a fantastic resource. There are so many things to praise about this book, I don't know where to start -- one of the author's most interesting approaches is to trace John Woo's personal main themes (courage, loyalty, brotherhood, etc.) from even his earliest films through his later, more well-known films. In short, a definitive work on the man and his films. Sure, any loyal Woo fan could wish this book was 500 pages -- but it's the most complete I've seen. Buy this book!
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