The Essential Jackie Chan Source Book

by Jeff Rovin

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!

Genres: Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Alex Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before the internet, this is how you learned about your favorite movies and movie stars; it might be hard for people who weren't around when Hong Kong action movies were available in either badly dubbed, poorly scanned VHS tapes, or HK imports with embedded Cantonese and English subtitles, this might be informed by nostalgia but this book is essential for any Hong Kong action movie nut, and that before Rush Hour, and The Karate Kid remake (and his weirdo nationalist politics) Jackie Chan was the coolest.

[Adam Herbik · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting biography.