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A Better Tomorrow has always been hailed as a milestone in Hong Kong cinema. This book describes the different responses to the movie in Hong Kong and worldwide, which paved the way for the promotion of John Woo and Chow Yun-fat to their current prominence in Hollywood. Karen Fang tracks the connections between ying shung pian, or "hero movie," the term by which Woo's film became famous in Hong Kong, and the spectacle of violence emphasized in the term "heroic bloodshed," the category in which the film was known in the West. ... Read more

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Film director John Woo achieved international recognition with such boldly crafted, symbolically textured action films as The Killer (1989) and Hard-Boiled (1992). With the recent American hits Broken Arrow (1996) and Face/Off (1997), Woo has become even more noted for his excitingly choreographed, highly kinetic action films. But the director's body of work transcends the action. Neither a superficial "action" director nor a tiresome moralizer, Woo has fashioned a surprisingly complex and articulated style, one that integrates his emphasis on ethical concerns and religious symbolism.

This book analyzes the films and career of the director from his early days in Hong Kong to his current work in Hollywood. Individual chapters are devoted to his works. The book examines Woo as a cross-cultural film artist who draws upon both Asian and Western influences. His status as an "action" director, his influence on other filmmakers and his use of symbolic material are discussed. The author uses material from numerous and extensive interviews with Woo, and with past and present colleagues ... Read more

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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! ... Read more

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Director John Woo (b. 1946) reinvented the modern action movie and helped open the door for Asian filmmakers to the Western world. His hyper-violent, highly choreographed style made him a box office powerhouse, a respected auteur, and a revered figure among fellow directors.

First discovered by Western audiences through his Hong Kong films The Killer and Hard Boiled, Woo introduced the world to a new brand of psychologically frenzied action film. After coming to the United States in the early 1990s, Woo produced a trilogy of hard-charging action films--Broken Arrow, Face/Off, and Mission: Impossible II--that were both popular and critically acclaimed. But Woo's signature bullet ballets, his kinetic, blood-spattered action sequences, represent a dichotomy in the director's philosophy. John Woo: Interviews reveals a peace-loving, devoutly religious man at odds with his reputation as the master of cinematic violence.

Unprecedented access to the director helped editor Robert K. Elder create in John Woo: Interviews the first authoritative English-language chronicle of Woo's career.

Robert K. Elder writes about film, the arts, travel, and music for the Chicago Tribune. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Premiere, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Gear, the Oregonian, and many other publications. A member of the Chicago Film Critics Association, Elder teaches film at the Facets Film School in Chicago. ... Read more

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Illuminating, in-depth, and best of all, engaging.
Forget Christopher Heard's pathetic, hackneyed, dull mockery of a biography, Ten Thousand Bullets.John Woo:Interviews is the best book on John Woo currently on the market.Michael Bliss' Between the Bullets has some interesting insights, but it was a collection of film essays, which focus more on academic, sociological and ideological interpretations of Woo's films rather than an aim at biographical detailing.

John Woo:Interviews succeeds very well at portraying the shy, serious director by meticulous editing, mostly letting Woo's own syntax and verbal mannerisms come through with minimal tampering, and the interviews themselves delve into Woo's troubled relationship with Tsui Hark, his work with both Hong Kong and American film crews, his childhood in Hong Kong, and of course his quartet of Hong Kong classics:A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, Bullet in the Head, and Hard-Boiled.My
favourite interviews are the ones with Hard Target director of photography Russell Carpenter, who goes into the nitty-gritties of working with such a visually meticulous director, and an extremely illuminating portion where Woo dissects the unique qualities of his various leading men -- Chow Yun-fat, John Travolta, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Nicolas Cage, and Tom Cruise.

The editing is smartly done, making the interviews flow into an easy read, and each interview is documented so that we have some context for interpretation.I've been reading up on Woo for quite awhile, but I'd say this is the single most comprehensive, multi-angled and absorbing source of John Woo material yet.A great read for fans of Asian cinema, and filmmakers will especially find this book an invaluable source of information for Woo's unique cinematic magic. ... Read more

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A classic tale of loyalty and bloody betrayal, The Killer (1989) was centrally important to the growth of modern Hong Kong cinema. The story of a disillusioned hitman who takes a final assignment to help a lounge singer he accidentally blinded helped launch the international stardom of director John Woo and actor Chow Yun-Fat. Illustrating the film's place in the chivalric tradition of Hong Kong cinema, where cops and villains live and die by a code of personal honour, Kenneth Hall analyzes The Killer's influence on such directors as Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. ... Read more

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With more than 100 dramatic movie and historical photos, the official tie-in to the film starring Nicolas Cage, based on real events about the Navajo Marine code talkers, who developed the only American code the Japanese never cracked—from MGM in June 2002. In the first movie made on the subject, director John Woo (Mission: Impossible 2, Face/Off) reveals the invaluable actions of the Navajo code talkers during the war in the Pacific, heroes whose bravery earned them the Congressional Medal of Honor. The code talkers transmitted radio messages using a secret, efficient, unbreakable code based on their native language. The film's gripping climax takes place during the Battle of Saipan, when the Marines, fighting off the Japanese, must risk their lives to safeguard the code. This full-color companion book tells the fascinating story behind the movie—from facts about the code's creation to historical background of the Navajo nation; from a glimpse into the rigorous code talker training program to production details about transforming a Hawaiian landscape into a Saipan battlefront. The pages are filled with captivating color images from the film and historic photographs from the U.S. Marines and the National Archives, as well personal reflections by Woo and Senator Jeff Bingaman, screenwriters, producers, and actors—plus samples and translations of the Navajo code. Approx. 100 color photos. ... Read more

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John Woo, Hollywood's hottest action film director, the man behind the scenes of "Face/Off", "Broken Arrow", "The Killer", and the upcoming sequel to "Mission Impossible", has made a remarkable transition from his Hong Kong roots to his current American success. ... Read more

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good, but not definative
Think of this book as a really extensive magazine article. If you're looking for some behind-the-scenes information on the second half of John Woo's career, look no further. However, if you're a film student looking for a complete in-depth critique of John Woo as an artist and director from both a technical and biographical perspective, this book will leave you a little hungry.

John Woo Biography
This book, though very informative, is taken from so many other already available sources that it reads more like some student's book report. Themost inaccurate passage being that Jeff in "The Killer" wearswhite gloves like Jeff in "Le Samourai". I own "TheKiller" and do not remember seeing him wearing gloves. Also,Christopher Heard claims that some scenes from "The Killer" match"Le Samourai" shot for shot. That is completely untrue. ObviouslyMr. Heard has not done his homework and thoroughly researched his subjectmatter. All in all, it is an interesting read if you are unfamiliar fromwhere some of the material is plagerized.

Pure hackwork at its worst
And for the author to come onto this site to defend his malodorous slapped together quickie bio is contemptible. Heard, the author, "takes offense" and makes claims of having spoken extensively with mssrs. Wooand Chow, and yet these "talks" are not included in the book. Allwe get are the same story beats featured in mainstream magazines such asPeople and Time. Anyone who buys this odious ripoff will, in fact, receivenothing but quotes featured in articles posted on www.chowyunfat.com, orwww.johnwoo.com, or bullet in the web or any number of other sitesavailable by typing the words 'John Woo' into any search engine. Availablefor free, mind you.Christopher Heard, unfortunately, is a hack who didnot put in the necessary legwork, and who now feels the need to attack hiscritics and defend his own deficiencies as a writer and"reporter." For all the "authoritative posturing,"where is the interview with Kenneth Tsang, who has starred in almost everypost ABT Woo work (including Chow's American debut The ReplacementKillers)? the detailed examination of Woo's work (how the two-gun stancewas swiped specifically from The Shootist and Taxi Driver)? details abouthis gun-happy works before 1986's A Better Tomorrow? Why didn't Ti Lungbecome Woo's leading man? why Chow? and who is Ti Lung anyway? and whatabout the many other projects Woo was supposed to do once he got toAmerica? Band of Assassins? Full Circle? Tears of the Sun? Metal Machine?the sequel to Hard Boiled? Who wrote these? How did they come to Woo'sattention? Christoper Heard doesn't know any of this because he didn't knowwhat questions to ask Woo (or Chow). He focused solely on the well knownmovies, as opposed to the person behind the typewriter and camera. Wherewas the discussion about how Woo (and later Chow's) work suffered once theyreached America? Why is this happening? These answers are not in this"book." This slapped together quickie's contents can be found,free of charge, on the aforementioned sites, where ironically, amateurwebmasters offer more answers than this so-called biography. Don't botherwith Heard's hackwork. He didn't bother trying to write a real book; heslapped other peoples' quotes together and called it his own work.

Pure hackwork at its worst
And for the author to come onto this site to defend his malodorous slapped together quickie bio is contemptible. Heard, the author, "takes offense" and makes claims of having spoken extensively with mssrs. Wooand Chow, and yet these "talks" are not included in the book. Allwe get are the same story beats featured in mainstream magazines such asPeople and Time. Anyone who buys this odious ripoff will, in fact, receivenothing but quotes featured in articles posted on www.chowyunfat.com, orwww.johnwoo.com, or bullet in the web or any number of other sitesavailable by typing the words 'John Woo' into any search engine. Availablefor free, mind you.Christopher Heard, unfortunately, is a hack who didnot put in the necessary legwork, and who now feels the need to attack hiscritics and defend his own deficiencies as a writer and"reporter." For all the "authoritative posturing,"where is the interview with Kenneth Tsang, who has starred in almost everypost ABT Woo work (including Chow's American debut The ReplacementKillers)? the detailed examination of Woo's work (how the two-gun stancewas swiped specifically from The Shootist and Taxi Driver)? details abouthis gun-happy works before 1986's A Better Tomorrow? Why didn't Ti Lungbecome Woo's leading man? why Chow? and who is Ti Lung anyway? and whatabout the many other projects Woo was supposed to do once he got toAmerica? Band of Assassins? Full Circle? Tears of the Sun? Metal Machine?the sequel to Hard Boiled? Who wrote these? How did they come to Woo'sattention? Christoper Heard doesn't know any of this because he didn't knowwhat questions to ask Woo (or Chow). He focused solely on the well knownmovies, as opposed to the person behind the typewriter and camera. Wherewas the discussion about how Woo (and later Chow's) work suffered once theyreached America? Why is this happening? These answers are not in this"book." This slapped together quickie's contents can be found,free of charge, on the aforementioned sites, where ironically, amateurwebmasters offer more answers than this so-called biography. Don't botherwith Heard's hackwork. He didn't bother trying to write a real book; heslapped other peoples' quotes together and called it his own work. Don'tbother buying it. A better book has yet to be written on John Woo.

A quality book
For weeks I have heard about this book from friends,publications,as well as the internet.Being a John Woo fan,I planned to purchase the title from the first time I heard it was coming out.So when I recentlysaw it sitting on a shelf of a book store,I immediately purchased it.Itwas read and completed within a few hours. Not because the book is veryshort,but because it was so interesting to read for me.
For John Woofans,this is a book that definately should be looked into.From themonent I started chapter one I did not want to put the book down.To seehow my favorite director came to be the man he is was very interesting, and though I had already known much of the information contained in thebook from previous visits to the internet,I did not mind reading aboutthem again.
I,like the author of the book,started my admiration ofJohn Woo after first viewing a Better Tomorrow movie (the first film,inmy case).I was browsing a store, looking for an action film to watch forthe evening when I saw the Better Tomorrow DVD,sitting there,with ChowYun Fat smiling on the cover.I bought it,went home,and watched it. Within that week I had the Better Tommorrow trilogy all on DVD,as well asa half dozen other films by John Woo and/or Tsui Hark.That is how Ibecame a fan.So when I started this John Woo book,and learned that theauthor became a fan in a similiar fashion,I think it made the book alittle more enjoyable to read and relate to.
For those who are more ofthe "casual fan" or John Woo,who have simply viewed a few ofhis movies and don't know much about him,this is a good book to beginlearning.The writing is clear,easy to read,and really seems to bewritten by a real big John Woo fan.Though I would have appreciated somepictures and the asian names included in the filmography section,thisbook is good enough such that you won't care about those details as youread through the chapters discussing the times of one of the greatestaction directors ever. ... Read more

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"Originally a Hong Kong-based director, John Woo is now considered one of the ten most successful directors working in American films, receiving world-wide attention for his highly stylized violence in films such as The Killer (1989), Hard-Boiled (1992), Face/Off (1997), and Mission Impossible 2 (2000). While Woo is widely regarded as a master action director, scant attention has been paid to the manner in which Woo's films reflect the director's religious and ethical concerns. Through an examination of representative films from the director's Hong Kong and American periods, Michael Bliss demonstrates that Woo should be regarded as a predominantly religious director, in whose films action is the vehicle by virtue of which a concern with spirituality is dramatized. Contains a chapter on Chinese opera tradition as relates to Woo's films, an exclusive interview with John Woo, and a complete filmography." ... Read more

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Though underappreciated in contemporary film criticism, Bullet in the Head is a landmark in John Woo's career as a film director. Featuring strong early work by Hong Kong stars such as Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Simon Yam, the film functions both as a modern Jacobean revenge tragedy and as an allegory of fears surrounding the Tiananmen Square incident for Hong Kong residents facing reunification with China. Detailing the circumnstances surrounding production and the role of leading stars, Tony Williams argues for the film's central importance as a major triumph of dynamic Asian cinema and assesses its significance both for Hong Kong cinema and Woo's later career. ... Read more

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The first graphic novel from superstar action film director John Woo and written by Garth Ennis. Six hundred years ago long, before history's great explorers stole the credit for their feats, mighty Chinese treasure fleets set sail to reach every continent. These voyages of discovery left behind an evil legacy and a plot by a powerful Chinese sorcerer to dominate the world. The story begins in modern day Los Angeles where an ancient Chinese prophecy must be fulfilled. Seven men with nothing in common but their destinies must face the Son of Hell to save the world. ... Read more

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Great Art, But Difficult to Read
I was excited to download and read this comic, but to my disappointment, I can't even read some of the frames because the print is too small. When you try to zoom in, it just enhances the pixelation which makes it impossible to read. Even for 49 cents, I'm disappointed with this product.

What's in this one? How about a magical Chinese bloodline, unspoken abilities, evil sorcery, and, yes, beatdowns by prostitutes
New kid on the block Virgin Comics - I know; who that? - puts out this impressive graphic novel and, consequently, forces me to shell out my somewhat hard-earned cash. Until yesterday, I didn't even know this title existed and, if I hadn't peripherally glimpsed the arresting cover as I lurked in my local comic book store, I'd still be sadly unawares. John Woo's name was on the cover and, so, I just had to check it out. And, oboy. It turns out that John Woo's 7 BROTHERS, a trade paperback collecting the mini-series's gripping five issues, is spectacular. Suggested for mature readers (but I read it anyway), the story immerses you in the desperate doings of seven brothers (and one sister) as they contend against a seemingly omnipotent sorcerer. Conceptionalized by celebrated Chinese film director John Woo, scripted by Irishman Garth Ennis (PUNISHER, PREACHER, HITMAN), with interior art duties by Jeevan Kang (India), and covers rendered by Vampire Hunter D illustrator, Y. Amano (Japan), this is a comic book team of United Nations proportions, which nicely befits the theme of this series.

Here start the plot SPOILERS.

Here's the rather melodramatic plot breakdown: In 1421 (before Columbus, Magellan, and Cortez), vast Chinese fleets were sent on the Emperor's mandate to explore and map the world. But this venture bankrupts the nation of China, which then turns to a state of isolationism. Thus, after two years of far flung voyaging, the fleets are summarily recalled and all vestiges of the mission wiped out from all historical records. But there's a hint of an echo of a rumor that has been bandied about for centuries - that the fleets were, in fact, denied their welcome - that they, to this very moment, yet sail the haunted seas.

Cut to the present, as seven disparate but opportunistic men are lured in to Los Angeles by the promise of money. There, they are met by an enigmatic Chinese woman (and, naturally, she's hot) named Rachel Kai. Rachel narrates a strange story involving the fabled Chinese fleets, a corrupt sorcerer who styles himself the Son of Hell, and that sorcerer's clever but infinitely less powerful apprentice, who, once upon a time, attempted to save the world and was successful, for a time. But that time's done.

Now, events are set into motion which eventually ushers in the return of the Son of Hell, who is still very much consumed by dreams of world domination. That clever apprentice? He's planned for this, too. These seven men, hailing from all corners of the earth (Australia, Argentina, India, Nigeria, the Middle East, and the U.S.) and each possessing peculiar abilities, were brought together to save humanity from eternal subjugation. Seems that, irregardless of their nationality, they all share the same bloodline, their powers bequeathed down thru the centuries by the long-range planning of one lowly but resourceful apprentice.

SPOILERS end (mostly).

Scribe Garth Ennis has always had a penchant for turning out hard boiled characters. No different here as the villains are uncompromisingly evil and brusquely vindictive and will instantly dole out the ultimate harsh measure to gain their objectives. The lush Chinese mythology and mysticism, bridging hundreds of years to infect the present, contribute a dark, unearthly presence to the goings-on, but Ennis is careful to offset that with keeping his lead characters flawed, down-to-earth, and cynical. The chosen men, even as they admit to their own hidden powers, still react to the unfolding of outlandish events as you and I would if put in the same fantastical position. And, when these guys finally, reluctantly decide to join forces, they remain a contentious lot.

Now, granted, Ennis has his hands full as it's a challenge to individually flesh out a large cast of characters in a limited span of time. There is some character study, though it isn't ample. He almost does enough, though, as, with admittedly broad strokes, he delivers a sense of what each character is like. But, ruefully, as I read on, several of the seven gradually blended into the background. Ennis does do justice to one character, in particular: Ronald Wipes, who skulks in the 'hood with the self-nickname of Double-Double (because he's "twice the trouble"). Ronald is a ridiculous, small-time, and shockingly profane "pimp" from South Central L.A. who once got beat up 13 times in one week. In fact, the first time we see Ronald, he's getting viciously trampled by hoes. While the other six fellas were already cognizant of their respective talents, Ronald just doesn't seem to display any. Nevertheless, Ronald ends up becoming the most interesting and most humorous character in this series, and when his latent ability does finally surface, well...it's a doozy.

Two of the other protagonists do stand out, in my eyes: the seven's guide, Rachel Kai, who herself is unusually gifted. She's a cutie and very persistent. She gets her you-know-what handed to her several times but still remains implacable and unswerving. The other is the stately Nigerian Robert Akimbe, who has "super-sight" but who is reluctant to lead. In the opposite corner, the Son of Hell makes for a daunting villain, but, more than him, I really dug his bodyguard Zheng, who specializes in "conflict resolution" and can effortlessly scoop out his target's eyeballs with chopsticks. Simply put, in the street parlance of Double-Double, this dude is a baaad mamajama.

John Woo's idea is based on the classic folktale of the ten Chinese brothers, each of whom was gifted with an otherworldy trait. He embellished on this mythology and then handed the reins over to Garth Ennis. Now, Garth Ennis's blunt storytelling is historically marked with acute violence and hard-bit profanity, which proves to be ideal for this epic yet gritty mini-series. His pacing here, initially, does let up enough to fill in the reader with necessary exposition and for certain forces in the story to become aligned, but then it gains piledriver momentum as the seven become active participants, culminating in an all-out, no-holds-barred battle for the sake of humanity. Given, Ennis's concepts aren't necessarily trailblazing, but they're delivered with such in-your-face brazenness and visceral panache that you can't help but get sucked into the story. I still shake my head at what happens when the seven first meet up with the fearsome Zheng.

I don't know much about artist Jeevan Kang, other than he drew SPIDER-MAN: INDIA, which I haven't yet checked out. His art here is messily fabulous and often murkily rendered in shadows. It isn't exactly sexy but it's full of vitality, and his style does superbly convey the storyline's dark moods and tones, doing right by the grim fantastical structure set in a contemporary, urban background. Kang does well enough with the mundane stuff (ie: people in conversation or supping at meals) but he really excels in depicting the very brutal, highly graphic action sequences. As well, more credit goes to Kang who is partially responsible for the colors in the artwork. Mostly set in earthy tones, they help to lay down the brooding and gritty atmosphere. Overall, I like to think that both writer and artist manage to capture John Woo's stylish and poetic vision in violence, which seems to be a key essence of his craftsmanship.

This TPB also comes with added treats: a Frank Miller foreword; an informal biographical summation of the seven brothers; Artist's Commentary - Jeevan Kang talks about some of his favorite pages and why he likes them; the evolution of two scenes as they go from panel description to layout to pencils to final colors; variant covers; an afterword; and a 4-paged deleted sequence (Jack Donald returns to L.A.), shown here in pencil work.

*Sigh* I guess it's too much to ask that they do a movie version of this series, huh? Oh, well. Now, I'm not exactly sure if John Woo's SEVEN BROTHERS is a stand-alone mini-series or if a sequel is forthcoming. I would love for there to be one, and, certainly, the story's ending doesn't slam the door on that possibility. But, if this is all there is to the exploits of the seven brothers, well, color me content...No, wait, I take it back, dammit! I actually do want to read more about these guys and their cool powers (especially Ronald), and the brave Rachel Kai, and, of course, the ever ambitious but bald Son of Hell. Now, that guy, he *ahem* gets under my skin.
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The Official Book, Party Animals, Washington, DC, is the full-color pictorial record of the largest public art project in the history of our country’s capital. Inspired by the successes of Chicago’s Cows on Parade and similar public arts projects in other cities, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities knew Washington and its artists could only benefit from a chance to display their creativity, generosity, and profound sense of community to the rest of the world. Over a period of nine months, the DC Arts Commission worked diligently to turn over hundreds of well-formed, near life-sized creatures—100 elephants and 100 donkeys—to artists. Party Animals was an opportunity to exhibit Washington’s abundant creative talent and energy. In a city notorious for taking itself a bit too seriously, it was an opportunity to have some fun. The Party Animals public art project was launched by Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States, and Anthony Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia on April 23rd, 2002. The event received over 200 national media mentions that day alone from major media such as The Washington Post, CNN and NBC-TV’s Today Show. But most importantly, Washingtonians began rounding the corners of downtown streets, emerging from Metro entrances and stepping out of their homes to unexpectedly discover a herd of striking and strangely endearing animal sculptures. These handsome works of art will be auctioned off in late October, 2002, leaving only "The Official" Orange Frazer Press book as a record of the event. ... Read more

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Party Animals of Washington DC Captured!
John Woo has captured those wild Party Animals!The public arts exhibition in Washington DC featuring 100 elephants and donkeys individually designed by local artists and displayed throughout the city ended far too early for us "locals".Many enjoyed touring the city to catch a glimpse of each statue.However, the vandals spoiled some of the fun and the "exhibit" has ended.But thanks to John Woo, we now have them all at our fingertips in this book of photographs!Each donkey and elephant are photographed with a caption including their title, their artist, and where they lived in the city.My only complaint is that no biographical information of the artists are given, or how to contact them.It would be tons of fun to find them all and have them autograph their work.A great book to have if you love DC or politics. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2006. The length of the article is 428 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Poststapedectomy reparative granuloma.(OTOSCOPIC CLINIC)
Author: Willis S.S. Tsang
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Date: September 1, 2006
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Meet Gabriel, Jagdish, Daniel, Ronald, Muhammad, Robert and Baz: seven bizarre, but special individuals from all over the world - oh, and they happen to be descendents of a wizard with some magic stamped into their DNA. When we saw them last, these Sons of Heaven had defeated the Son of Hell, with a little help from their sister, Rachel Kai. Now this newly found family is having some family issues. Ronald's been kidnapped and the man threatening to take his power is someone from Rachel's past, someone who wants revenge. ... Read more

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So so Martial Arts Story
The first 7 Brothers miniseries was pretty good and it showed the origin of these characters. While the characters don't seem to have any connection, they all have a common ancestor, an ancestor who was a wizard. They each have a different power, one can become a dragon, another one is fast, etcetera. In this collection, we find out a little back story involving Rachel (the sister that got them together), which leads to the back story of the villain.

I like how each issue begins with a flashback and I thought the art was good. However, I thought the story wasn't that good and the comic felt to make me care about what would happen. While they trimmed the characters down (they had three brothers not be able to join on the adventure for personal reasons), they still didn't get to give us a better sense of the characters except for Rachel and the Chief.

With respect to the art, I thought it was very good. The art is very effective in showing us how the powers work. I didn't love how one dragon was drawn, but overall the art was very good.

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V. on July 9, 2000. The length of the article is 738 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Cine: La misión imposible de John Woo.(TT: Cinema: John Woo's mission impossible.)
Author: Javier Betancourt
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 9, 2000
Publisher: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
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Articles on Jackie Chan, Godzilla, John Woo, Bruce Lee, Chow Yun Fat, and more. ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : John Woo, Frères Wan, Zhang Yimou, Deng Zaijun, Chang Cheh, Li Tie, Chen Kaige, Jia Zhangke, Chu Yuan, Jiang Wen, Marco Mak, Bolo Yeung, Wai Ka-Fai, Wu Tianming, Ronny Yu, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Cheng Xiao-Xing, Leonard Ho, Dai Sijie, Jimmy Wang Yu, Wang Chao, Wang Xiaoshuai, Zhang Yuan, Lou Ye, Xie Jin, Danny Pang, Cai Chusheng, Feng Xiaogang, Yuan Muzhi, Wang Bing, Fei Mu, Wang Shuo, Benny Chan, Gu Changwei, Lu Yue, Guo Xiaolu, Zhou Xiaowen, Zhang Yang, He Ping, Zhu Wen, Wu Yonggang, Ng See-Yuen, Zhang Lu, Wang Quan'an, Cai Shangjun, Enson Sakuraki, Hasi Chaolu, Fei Xie, Ning Cai, Diao Yi'nan. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : John Woo (吴宇森 en chinois, Wú Yǔsēn en hànyǔ pīnyīn) est un réalisateur chinois, né le 1 mai 1946 à Guangzhou (Canton), Chine. C'est à Canton, le 1 mai 1946, qu'est né John Woo. En 1951, sa famille, abandonnant tous ses biens, s'installe à Hong Kong. À 9 ans, alors que ses parents sont dans la misère, John entame une scolarité grâce aux subsides de familles catholiques américaines. Très vite, il découvre le cinéma et commence, alors qu'il intègre le Matteo Ricci College, à réaliser des films expérimentaux en : Accidentally, Fast Knot, The Cruel One. Agé de 23 ans, John Woo devient assistant de production aux Studios de Cathay. Deux ans plus tard, en 1971, il rejoint la plus importante compagnie de production de Hong Kong, dirigée par les Shaw Brothers, et devient l'assistant personnel de l'un des grands réalisateurs de cinéma d'action, Chang Cheh. Deux ans après, il réalise The Young Dragons, son premier long métrage. Impressionné par le film, les dirigeants de la Golden Harvest lui offrent la chance de signer un contrat. Suivent alors plusieurs films d'arts martiaux, dont Hand ...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : John Woo, Tsui Hark, Jackie Chan, Wong Kar-Wai, Stephen Chow, Sammo Hung, Yuen Wah, Johnnie To, Wong Jing, Gordon Chan, Chang Cheh, Li Tie, Liu Chia-Liang, Ann Hui, Andrew Lau, Corey Yuen, Chu Yuan, Sylvia Chang, Yuen Woo-Ping, Li Han-Hsiang, Fruit Chan, King Hu, Herman Yau, Ching Siu-Tung, Ringo Lam, Jacob Cheung, Stanley Kwan, Godfrey Ho, Peter Chan, Peter Pau, Oxide Pang Chun, Patrick Tam Kar-Ming, Derek Yee, Wayne Wang, Wilson Yip, Stanley Tong, Edward Tang, Feng Zhigang, Yu Lik-Wai, Patrick Leung, Kirk Wong, Patrick Yau, Samson Chiu, Lo Wei, Clara Law, Lee Lik-Chi, Daniel Lee Yan-Kong, Simon Nam. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : Jackie Chan - Wikipédiabody{behavior:url("/w/skins-1.5/vector/csshover.htc")} Jackie Chan ...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more