Making Personas Transnational Film Stardom in Modern Japan |
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| Author:
| Fujiki, Hideaki |
| Series title: | Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-06569-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University, Asia Center
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $86.95 |
Book Description:
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Examining the transnational film star system and the formations of historically important stars, Making Personas casts new light on Japanese modernity from the 1910s to 1930s. The book shows how film stardom began and evolved, looking at the production, representation, circulation, and reception of performers' images in film and other media.
Examining the transnational film star system and the formations of historically important stars, Making Personas casts new light on Japanese modernity from the 1910s to 1930s. The book shows how film stardom began and evolved, looking at the production, representation, circulation, and reception of performers' images in film and other media.