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New Book release! Jackie Chan: The Lo Wei Years

Tags: book, bruce lee, jackie chan, lo wei, the lo wei years

Jackie Chan is known around the world for his amazing stunts, breathtaking choreography and sense of humour. But before he became famous, he made several films while under contract with Lo Wei, the director/producer who laid claim to discovering Bruce Lee.

This new 150 paged book (Colour/Black & White) examines the films of this era in Jackie Chan’s life, paying close attention to the ways in which he fought to be allowed to create characters and choreography which he knew would make him a success. But Lo Wei was a stubborn man who was trying to mold Jackie into the image of the late Bruce Lee, not the king of Kung-fu comedy. The examination of each film from New Fist Of Fury to Fearless Hyena 2 follows Chan’s rise literally from brick layer to superstar.

This book also features:

A look at the cast and crew of these films and where they are now…

The “Bruceploitation” films and their stars…

The rise of the
Hong Kong
film industry…

Lo Wei profiled with his filmography…

The filmography of Jackie Chan…

Jackie Chan’s Lo Wei bloopers…

Plus: Much more and many rare and unseen photos…

BOOK ORDERING DETAILS:

No. of Pages (approx): 120 pages (Colour with Black & White)

ISBN: 978-0-9560786-4-3

Price: £16.99

Release Date: August 31st 2009

Author: Lisa Clemens

Order Copies Online: www.jackiechanstore.com

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Roger Turrock
Jul 6, 2009 6:10

Excellent news! I have pre-ordered mine…

Leon Bektas
Jul 6, 2009 6:20

I love the Lo Wei films, Fearless Hyena still rocks!

Juergen Delrue
Jul 6, 2009 6:21

I must add this to my collection!

Ashley Hawsworth
Jul 6, 2009 6:22

Haha! What a cool book ;)

Mark Creaser
Jul 6, 2009 7:55

Whoa! Man, this news has made my day, week and month! Gimme, gimme… :)

Tracy Formisano
Jul 6, 2009 7:56

Yes! Roll on pay-day!!!

Cheryl Hodgson
Jul 6, 2009 7:57

I love the cover and all the listed contents, now all I have to do is convince my husband to buy me it! Hehehe

George Norell
Jul 6, 2009 8:10

Ordered mine today!

anthropy
Jul 6, 2009 21:16

You rock, Lisa!!! Definitely a great book that fills a niche in Jackie’s career history!!!

Shawn Hobbs
Jul 7, 2009 7:14

Oh man this is excellent!

HEYES EATON
Jul 8, 2009 0:47

A long awaited book, ordered a copy today.. nice one Lisa. ( all you previous work has never failed us). thanks..x

Patrice Baldwin
Jul 8, 2009 21:29

I’m so proud of you, Lisa! This is a beeg feather in your hair. Can’t wait to get my copy.
How exciting!

Kenny Wong
Jul 9, 2009 6:24

Interesting indeed. The Lo Wei Jackie Chan films were highly enjoyable despaite not being any kind of commercial success for both Chan and Lo Wei.

Julie Oulton
Jul 9, 2009 6:31

COOL! I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS NEW BOOK :) I HAVE ALL THE LO WEI JACKIE FILMS STILL ON VHS…

louis bannon
Jul 9, 2009 7:36

i love all the jackie chan movies made under lo wei so this will be great! thanks!

Phil Timmon
Jul 14, 2009 2:23

Whoa! Seriously cool…

Jeff Raine
Jul 16, 2009 5:09

Thank you for this announcement. I will definiately be ordering a copy…

Shane Gardner
Jul 16, 2009 6:40

Nice cover! I will be ordering this.

Francis Richards
Jul 18, 2009 3:55

Thank you, this is such incredible news.

Chris Notaro
Jul 18, 2009 8:13

Ooh Cool! Is it Augsut 31st yet? I’ve got mine ordered!!! Can’t wait!! (How long does it take to ship to Rhode Island??)

Steve Robbs
Jul 24, 2009 2:36

Marvellous! Looking forward to this book so much.

Asif
Jul 24, 2009 6:36

I must have this book!

Devon
Jul 25, 2009 7:45

The Lo Wei Jackie movies are still classics. Snake and Crane totally rocks!

Dennis
Jul 30, 2009 1:49

Gonna check this out :)

Robert Fletcher
Jul 30, 2009 5:21

Truly marvellous!

Geof Marley
Aug 13, 2009 10:35

Pre-ordered mine, cheers for the release info.

Jim Salem
Aug 14, 2009 18:30

I’m so glad I found out about this book! I’ve ordered mine!

Jeanette Gaetan
Aug 16, 2009 5:02

I’m looking forward to receiving my copy soon.

Ben Reed
Aug 16, 2009 5:52

Wonderful project, will be sure to order a copy next pay-day…

Kiran Pallant
Sep 5, 2009 5:04

Can’t wait to receive my copy, looks a fantastic read :)

Peter Nelson
Oct 30, 2009 6:50

I received this last week and I haven’t been able to put it down. It’s really easy and enjoyable reading packed with amazing facts and some of the most incredible pictures I have ever seen of a young Jackie Chan working on this classic Hong Kong martial arts pictures.

Aaron Sigler
Nov 8, 2009 5:38

I’m reading this book for the third time now… can’t put it down.

Barry Collingwood
Nov 21, 2009 6:39

Love this book. Really impressed (as well as educated)

Robert Klayton
Dec 19, 2009 4:01

A truly wonderful read y’all…

Hannah Sainsbury
Jan 8, 2010 5:14

I got my book for Christmas from my parents and I haven’t stopped reading and looking at all the photos since

Emma Sargison
Jan 9, 2010 8:13

This is now my favourite book in the world

Sagar Singh
Jan 17, 2010 6:22

Read it thru and thru and gonna read it again