John Woo: The Films, 2d ed.

By Kenneth E. Hall

Book Overview

Revised

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786440406
• ISBN13: 9780786440405
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

What a resource!

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!