Chinese Movie Magazines: From Charlie Chaplin to Chairman Mao 1921-1951

A book about Chinese movie magazines from the Paul Kendel Fonoroff Collection in Berkeleys C. V. Starr East Asian Library has been shortlisted for the Trade Illustrated category in the British Design and Production Awards. The book covers more than 500 full-color covers from the collection, spanning from the 1920s to the 1960s, and explores the cultural and political trends of the time through the magazines.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2018
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

This captivating book, meticulously curated and organized thematically within a chronological framework, presents an extensive collection of over 500 captivating full-color covers, many of which are rare and exclusive to the Paul Kendel Fonoroff Collection in Berkeleys C. V. Starr East Asian Library. The collection, considered the largest collection of Eastern movie memorabilia outside China, offers a profound insight into the world of Chinese movie magazines. Fonoroff's insightful text seamlessly weaves together a tapestry of themes, encompassing everything from cinematic trends and politics to world events and the vibrant tapestry of gossip, fashion, and pop culture that defined the eras. The result is a comprehensive survey of the movie publications of the time, serving as a captivating journey through the urban cultural milieu of a transformative period. This remarkable work appeals to Chinese film scholars, social historians, and enthusiasts of graphic arts alike, shedding light on a vast and forgotten world.

Weight: 1216g
Dimension: 275 x 218 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500519882