Chinese Movie Magazines: From Charlie Chaplin to Chairman Mao, 1921-1951
An illustrated exploration of Chinese film magazines from 1921 to 1951, showing how print culture documented cinema's rise amid political upheaval.
About This Book
This volume presents a richly illustrated survey of Chinese movie magazines published between 1921 and 1951.
It traces the evolution of film journalism, star culture, and visual design across four decades of political and social change.
The book draws on rare periodical issues to document how cinema intersected with shifting national identities and ideologies.
Readers gain insight into the role of print media in shaping public perceptions of film during a transformative period in modern Chinese history.
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