Fighting without Fighting: Kung Fu Cinema's Journey to the West
Fighting without Fighting: Kung Fu Cinema's Journey to the West
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In the spring and summer of 1973, a wave of martial arts movies from Hong Kong smashed box-office records for foreign-language films in America, igniting a 'kung fu craze' that swept the world. Fighting without Fighting explores this phenomenon, arguing that the West's fascination with and moral panic about the Asian fighting arts has left lasting legacies into the present. The book traces the background of the craze in the longer development of Hong Kong's martial arts cinema, discusses the key films in detail, and examines the proliferation of ideas and images from these films in fields as diverse as popular music, superhero franchises, children's cartoons, and contemporary art.
Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
In the spring and summer of 1973, a remarkable wave of martial arts movies from Hong Kong, exemplified by Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon, shattered box-office records for foreign-language films in America, igniting a global 'kung fu craze. Fighting without Fighting delves into this dramatic phenomenon, arguing that it went beyond a mere cinematic fad, leaving lasting legacies in the present. The book traces the background of the craze in the longer development of Hong Kong's martial arts cinema, discussing key films in detail, their popular reception, and the debates they sparked. It explores how kung fu challenged Western identities and raised concerns about violence, both on and off screen. Furthermore, the book examines the proliferation of ideas and images from these films in various fields, including popular music, superhero franchises, children's cartoons, and contemporary art. Written in an accessible and illuminating style, Fighting without Fighting draws a vivid bridge between East and West, offering a fresh perspective on the enduring influence of martial arts movies on popular culture.
Weight: 516g
Dimension: 147 x 222 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789145335
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