The Unauthorized Jackie Chan Encyclopedia : From "Project A" to "Shanghai Noon" and Beyond
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The first authoritative, A-to-Z guide to today's #1 international media icon
The "Clown Prince" of martial arts and the world's top-grossing movie star, Jackie Chan has been delighting audiences with his two-fisted, high-velocity action comedies for more than three decades. The Unauthorized Jackie Chan Encyclopedia offers you and millions of other fans a first comprehensive look at everything Jackie. This lively and informative A-to-Z reference was carefully researched by martial arts expert John Corcoran and features photographs of Jackie Chan taken throughout his career.
The first A-to-Z guide to the reigning king of martial arts action
"In the pantheon of movie action heroes there is only one true God, and his name is Jackie Chan."
--The Washington Post
The "Clown Prince" of martial arts, Jackie Chan has been delighting audiences with his two-fisted, high-velocity action comedies for more than three decades. With his penchant for performing his own amazing on-screen stunts, and with more fans than Schwarzenegger, Stallone, and Van Damme combined, Chan has firmly established himself as the undisputed king of action films worldwide. Now, with The Unauthorized Jackie Chan Encyclopedia, his millions of fans can get a first-ever comprehensive look at everything Jackie.
From the mind-blowing (a near-death accident on the set of "Armour of God") to the mundane (his favorite ice-cream flavor is chocolate), here is everything you need to know about the Charlie Chaplin of martial arts action. In addition to the extensive alphabetical listing of Jackie facts, you'll find:
Carefully researched by martial arts expert and journalist John Corcoran and featuring photographs of Jackie Chan taken throughout his career, this lively and informative A-to-Z reference is nothing less than a Chan fan's dream come true.
The Unauthorized Jackie Chan Encyclopedia : From "Project A" to "Shanghai Noon" and Beyond,John Corcoran,McGraw-Hill,0071388990,Acting & Auditioning,Entertainment & Performing Arts - Actors & Actresses,General,Individual Movie Actors And Actresses,Martial Arts,Martial Arts & Self-Defense,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Sports & Recreation / General
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