Kung Fu Cult Masters

Kung Fu Cult Masters
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Publisher : Wallflower Press
Total Pages : 244
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ISBN-10 : 1903364639
ISBN-13 : 9781903364635
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Book Synopsis Kung Fu Cult Masters by : Leon Hunt

Download or read book Kung Fu Cult Masters written by Leon Hunt and published by Wallflower Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese Martial Arts films have captured audiences' imaginations around the world. In this wide-ranging study, Hunt looks at the mythic allure of the Shaolin Temple, the 'Clones' of Bruce Lee, gender-bending swordswomen, and the knockabout comedy of Sammo Hung, bringing new insights to a hugely popular and yet critically neglected genre. 12 photos.


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