Forbidden City, USA: Chinese American Nightclubs, 1936-1970

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Forbidden City, USA: Chinese American Nightclubs, 1936-1970

FORBIDDEN CITY, USA captures the magic and glamour of a Chinese American nightclub scene that peaked in San Francisco during World War II. Previously unpublished personal stories, along with over four hundred stunning images and rare artifacts, are presented in this sexy and insightful chronicle of Asian American performers who defied racial and cultural barriers to pursue their showbiz dreams. It was the mid-1930s: Prohibition was repealed and the Great Depression was waning. With a global conflict on the rise, people were out to drink, dine, dance, and see a show to forget their woes--and what a surprise for the world to behold an emerging generation of Chinese American entertainers commanding the stage in their own nightclubs. FORBIDDEN CITY, USA reveals the sassy, daring, and sometimes heartbreaking memories of the dancers, singers, and producers who lived this story, and it weaves in a fascinating collection of photos, postcards, menus, programs, and yes, even souvenir chopsticks. Together they recreate a forgotten era, treating readers to a dazzling night on the town.

Country	USA
Author	Arthur Dong
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9780991573301
ISBN	0991573307
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	DeepFocus Productions, Inc.
Manufacturer	DeepFocus Productions, Inc.
MPN	black & white illustrations, colour illu
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	216
PartNumber	black & white illustrations, colour illu
PublicationDate	2014-04-11
Publisher	DeepFocus Productions, Inc.
Studio	DeepFocus Productions, Inc.
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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