The book broadens our vision of the cinematic universe beyond the traditional focus on Hollywood through its excellent series of essays on stardom in the martial arts cinema of Hong Kong. They provide answers to the central question: what makes an action actor into a star?

Stephen Teo, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

There is no way of fully understanding the glories of the Hong Kong Martial Arts cinema without appreciating the centrality of its magnificent stars. And there is no better way to appreciate its stars than this discerning, scholarly and engaging collection.

David Desser, University of Illinois, USA