Jeff Yang has been observing, exploring, and writing about the Asian American community for over thirty years. He launched one of the first Asian American national magazines, A. Magazine, in the late nineties and early 2000s, and now writes frequently for CNN, New York Times, and elsewhere. He has authored three books-Jackie Chan's New York Times bestselling memoir I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action; Once Upon a Time in China, a history of the cinemas of Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Mainland; and Eastern Standard Time: A Guide to Asian Influence on American Culture, and most recently co-authored the New York Times bestselling RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
"""A beautifully executed, must-own read for anyone of any background who loves movies (and beautifully made books) and knows why they matter.""--Franklin Leonard, founder of The Black List ""A beautifully crafted, thoughtfully composed reminder that we've been doing cool stuff for a very long time."" --Randall Park, actor, writer, director ""A comprehensive, incisive, and gorgeous celebration of a century's worth of Asian actors, characters, and contributors who have helped shaped American perspectives and Asian American representation...Breathtaking visuals, including both color photographs and thought-provoking illustrations by nine Asian artists, fully engage readers' senses."" --Library Journal, starred review ""Once opened, this book is hard to close. Lushly produced with a mix of screenshots and illustrations, it unwraps the history of Asian cinema in the U.S., punctuated by interviews with important figures. A fun, informative piece of work. Whether you dip into it or read it from cover to cover, this book brings a hidden history to life."" --Kirkus Review"