The Essential Jackie Chan Source Book (Paperback)

by Jeff Rovin (Author) "That Jackie has achieved and accomplished all he has is nothing short of a miracle, considering the circumstances of his birth and childhood..." (more)
Key Phrases: Hong Kong, Jackie Chan, Golden Harvest (more...)

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Review
Humorously exploring Chan's upbringing, his early movie apprenticeship with Bruce Lee, his injuries, and his philanthropic work, this biographical filmography reveals a fresh dimension to the king of chopsocky. -- Entertainment Weekly

Product Description

Jackie Chan-mania swept America when Rumble in the Bronx gave movie audiences a thrilling look at the athletic actor known for performing his own jaw-dropping stunts. The Essential Jackie Chan Sourcebook reveals everything you want to know about the dare-devil dynamo who is part Buster Keaton, part Bruce Lee, and a truly unique performer in his own right -- and whose devoted cult following is exploding into international stardom.

With straight talk about his rise from Hong Kong's hometown hero to Hollywood megastar, get to know the professional and persoanl Jackie Chan through

• His revealing biography
• A complete filmography -- from his early roles to the recent star vehicles Operation Condor and Thunderbolt
• His peak performance workout
• His "Catalogue of Pain" -- from concussions to broken bones -- and his many stunt work near misses
• His awards and accolades
• Up-to-the-minute internet news and fan club information
• And much more!

Forget Stallone, Schwarzenegger and Van Damme. There's only one Jackie Chan -- and only one complete guide to the ultimate action film phenomenon!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671008439
• ISBN-13: 978-0671008437
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #662,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting, very informative., February 21, 1999

By	Zak Kroger ([e-mail]) (USA) - See all my reviews

This book is full of information of Jackie's life as a kid and adult. It has twenty-or-so black and white pictures. This book has lots of information on most of his movies. It includes all of bad things that have happened, bones that he has broken and other ways he has hurt himself over the years. I am a big Jackie Chan fan and found this book very interesting and imformitive.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book about Jackie!, September 23, 1998

By	Shogun Len "tokieyasu" (old bethpage, new york USA) - See all my reviews

Its not Faulkner or Shakespeare, but its a great little book about Jackie Chan. If you are a Jackie fan you will never get bored with this book. Its got great information, reviews, profiles, and pictures. If you love Jackie get this book.