101 Essential Chinese Movies
“Simon Fowler has traveled deep into the labyrinth of Chinese film and emerged with an invaluable map. Part history, part criticism, part popcorn-scarfing movie fanaticism—all blessedly free of pretension.”  —Josh Chin, author,Frommer’s Beijing“Fowler explores the best Chinese films ever made—everything from early talkies to international festival prize winners to the dramas and comedies beloved by domestic audiences—and provides the reader with deep insights into not only Chinese film, but also China itself.”  —Austin Ramzy, China correspondent,Time"Both a handy guide for the uninitiated and a springboard to plunge right into China's incredibly multi-dimensional 105-year-old cinematic history."  —China Daily"A verbal treat on visual delights." —Global Times