{"product_id":"asian-influence-on-hollywood-action-barna-william-donovan-9780786434039","title":"The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films","description":"\u003cp\u003e Filmmakers of the Pacific Rim have been delivering punches and flying kicks to the Hollywood movie industry for years. This book explores the ways in which the storytelling and cinematic techniques of Asian popular culture have migrated from grainy, low-budget martial arts movies to box-office blockbusters such as \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Seven, Star Wars, The Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTransformers\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e While special effects gained prominence, the raw and gritty power of live combat emerged as an audience favorite, spawning Asian stars Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan and martial arts-trained stars Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal. As well as capturing the sheer onscreen adrenaline rush that characterizes the films discussed, this work explores the impact of violent cinematic entertainment and why it is often misunderstood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barna William Donovan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786434031\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786434039\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.96h x 6.32w x 0.65d","brand":"Barna William Donovan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926035824895,"sku":"9780786434039","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_cc108ec0-bf07-4060-bc69-ddc61b4d1661.jpg?v=1681080823","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/asian-influence-on-hollywood-action-barna-william-donovan-9780786434039","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}