The Twin Blades of Doom

The Twin Blades of Doom
Author: Low Ying Ping
Publisher: Penguin Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-07-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9789815144543

"With this series, Ying Ping turns tropes around, breaks the fourth wall with the reader, and takes you round corners you'll never expect. I had so much fun! FIVE BIG BIG STARS!!!" -- Hwee Goh, bestselling children's author and bookstagrammer Julian Kee and his friends have already saved the Underworld twice from destruction and chaos. Can they do it a third time? In his misguided attempts to harness the power of technology, the children's erstwhile mentor Wuchiwark has unleashed a blight across the Underworld, causing the plants and animals to mutate into fearsome beasts. Only the legendary Twin Blades of Doom can undo the curse, so off the children are sent on yet another thrilling adventure! However, firmly believing that being a hero should be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and not a permanent job, Julian hatches a daring plot which, if successful, will resolve the Underworld's problems once and for all. This third book in the Prophecy of the Underworld series continues to serve up much fun and laughter about adventures, heroes and the crazy world of publishing!

China Forever

China Forever
Author: Poshek Fu
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2008
Genre: Motion picture industry
ISBN: 0252075005

The transnational history and cultural politics of the Shaw Brothers' movie empire

The Shaw Screen

The Shaw Screen
Author: Ain-ling Wong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2003
Genre: Motion picture industry
ISBN:

The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies

The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies
Author: Bill Palmer
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 492
Release: 1995-01-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1461672759

Now in Paperback! Early in 1971, Five Fingers of Death premiered in a New York movie theater. This was America's first look at a Chinese martial arts movie. In Chicago that same year, Duel of the Iron Fist debuted. With the release of Bruce Lee's films, the market exploded. And thus began America's love affair with what is one of the most misunderstood and maligned film genres. The Encyclopedia covers the genre from 1920 to 1994. The genre, however, can be very confusing: films often have several titles, and many of the stars have more than one pseudonym. In an effort to clarify some of the confusion, the authors have included all the information available to them on almost 3,300 films. Each entry includes a listing of the production company, the cast and crew, distributors, running times, reviews with star ratings whenever possible, and alternate film titles. A list of film series and one of the stars' pseudonyms, in addition to a 7,900 name index, are also included. Illustrated.

Hong Kong Cinema

Hong Kong Cinema
Author: Stephen Teo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2019-07-25
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1838716254

This is the first full-length English-language study of one of the world's most exciting and innovative cinemas. Covering a period from 1909 to 'the end of Hong Kong cinema' in the present day, this book features information about the films, the studios, the personalities and the contexts that have shaped a cinema famous for its energy and style. It includes studies of the films of King Hu, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, as well as those of John Woo and the directors of the various 'New Waves'. Stephen Teo explores this cinema from both Western and Chinese perspectives and encompasses genres ranging from melodrama to martial arts, 'kung fu', fantasy and horror movies, as well as the international art-house successes.

Angels of the Sword Vs Demons of Doom Books 4 & 5 Omnibus

Angels of the Sword Vs Demons of Doom Books 4 & 5 Omnibus
Author: Jonathan Evan Hudson
Publisher: Swordpulp Studios
Total Pages: 264
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Once again dive into a stunning world where only the select few fight the demon menace. And those select few, those Angels of the Sword. fight with magical powers granted by the divine. Slavers of Savage Slaughter: Return to the determined but nervous Dirk. More dangerous enemies head his way. So dangerous Dirk must develop his true ability … or doom everyone he holds dear. Battle for the Demon Crown: Peril lurks around every corner. Armed only with his genies and blades Dirk faces a near-impossible task. Defeat the demon king alone. All by himself. Join Dirk in this sexy, action-packed omnibus of books 4 and 5 from Angels of the Sword Vs Demons of Doom series from the acclaimed Jonathan Evan Hudson. Perfect for fans of new and unusual monsters, stunning rip-roaring battles, and gorgeous monster girls.

Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema

Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema
Author: Lisa Odham Stokes
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 654
Release: 2020-01-15
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1538120623

Hong Kong cinema began attracting international attention in the 1980s. By the early 1990s, Hong Kong had become "Hollywood East" as its film industry rose to first in the world in per capita production, was ranked second to the United States in the number of films it exported, and stood third in the world in the number of films produced per year behind the United States and India. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on directors, producers, writers, actors, films, film companies, genres, and terminology. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Hong Kong cinema.

The Doom of Kings

The Doom of Kings
Author: Don Bassingthwaite
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2010-01-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0786956488

The return of the shifter Geth! In the wake of the Last War, a new king has risen and seeks to unite the newly formed goblin kingdom of Darguun under his rule. He seeks an ancient scepter, a symbol under which to unite his people and hires Geth, a shifter who owns one of the trio of artifacts to which the scepter once belonged, to find it. But will the artifact do what the Darguul king needs it to?