Iron Man: The Cinema of Shinya Tsukamoto
by Tom Mes
Forward by Takashi Miike
Publisher: FAB Press (UK)
Paperback Photos/16 color pages
240 pages $34.95 (US)
Reviewed By Allen F.
This is a 5 star (skull) must have book if you buy one on Asian Horror or Directors make it this book. An in depth look at the man behind The Iron Man. A deep lok into this actor and director thats a worthy and much needed addition to any film buffs library. The book is full of amazing information and pictures as well. J-Cinema has always been amazing and this book gives you the skinny on Shinya Tsukamoto.

Videohound's Dragon: Asian Action & Cult Flicks
by Brian Thomas
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Paperback (Oversize)
936 pages $24.95
Reviewed By Allen F.
The most detailed book on Asian Cult Films to Date. This book is great and has a vast array of genres covered. Horror, Kung Fu/ Action, Chinese, Japanese, and many other asian countries films are covered. This book is a source for some of the best (and worst) films from the east. Many Images and sources as well like where to order films and web site url's for further research. A must have and far superior to some other past books on Asian Cult films. Get this book today it also has a bit of humor and subtitle flubs from films. Lots of "Kyonsi" film information is covered in this huge book also.
(Recommended to all film buffs)

Korean Cinema: The New Hong Kong
by Anthony Leong
Publisher: Trafford
Paperback
266 pages $19.99
Reviewed By Allen F.
The finest and most accurate book to date on the Korean Cinema genre. The genre has recently taken off with a rash of welcome and entertaining horror film titles. This is the best reference guide for film fans and shoppers looking to get into (or get informative info on) Korean cinema offerings. Anthony Leong's writing style is easy on the eyes and he gives you a good look into the genres and many titles available both in the US and on the international market. Leong also provides his readers with in depth detail on the films availability and info on vcd and and dvd releases. This is a must have book for Asian cinema fans and a great addition to any film library.
(Recommended to Asian genre film fans)

The Vampire Slayers' Field Guide to the Undead
by Shane Macdougall
Publisher: Strider Nolan
Paperback (Oversize)
686 pages $24.95
Reviewed By Allen F.
This book contains an invaluable amount of information for Asian horror film fans as it covers Asian vampires in depth. Shane Macdougall has written this book on the vampires of the world and the book is great to use as a horror film "monster reference". The book covers all things Asian vampire related and the vamps of China, Japan, Thailand and South East Asia. I must comment also that the book is illustrated and has a ton of images, art, and impressive drawings to help you picture these dark creatures. This book also covers the Chiang Shih (Kyonsi) aka hopping vampire that gave this website its name.
(Recommended to Asian Horror film fans and Vampire fans)

Mondo Macabro:
Weird and Wonderful Cinema Around the World
by Peter Tombs
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Paperback: 192 pages
Reviewed By Allen F.
This book is essential to film collectors worldwide and covers many countries of interest to Asian horror film fans. Covering Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong (China) and even the Philippines this book has something for everyone. The book became an almost instant classic in the cult film world and covers alot of countries other than just Asia as well. The heavily illustrated book has art, posters and stills from a wide range of weird and rare worldwide films.
Editors Note: This title seems to be currently out of print and goes for alot of dinero on Amazon (used) and ebay as well. Pick it up though its still worth the investment.
(Recommended to Asian & International Horror film fans)

The Yakuza Movie Book:
A Guide to Japanese Gangster Films
by Mark Schilling
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
Paperback: 320 pages
Reviewed By Allen F.
This is the ultimate guide to the Japanese Yakuza film genre. This worthy read covers a ton of films, actors and directors. The book gives us a background and history of Japanese Yakuza films and the origins and ideas they present. Illustrated with poster art and still as well as images of the actors and directors. The Yakuza Movie Book is a look into the world of crime and brutality that is all to familiar in this brutal and sometime controversial film genre. Looking into faves like Actor Riki Takiuchi and madcap Director Takashi Miike this book covers the genre with informative and first had info's from the sources directly. Also of interest to horror fans as the book does deal with some genre faves like Miike and covers a great number of ultra violent Japanese films.
(Recommended to ALL Asian film fans)

Asian Horror Encyclopedia:
Asian Horror Culture in Literature, Manga, and Folklore
by Laurence Bush
Publisher: Writers Club Press
Paperback: 227 pages
Reviewed By Allen F.
This book is also an asset to the Asian Horror film genre fan. Laurence Bush has compiled this A-Z book on who's who and what's what in the Asian Horror Literature genre. The book does not cover actual films but cover the literary sources and writers of alot of material that has been made into Asian horror films. Also the monsters of all the Asian countries are detailed and clearly explained. This is a book I pull of the shelf all the time too look up creature names and origins when researching and viewing Asian horror flicks. This book is highly recommended and easy to use as a reference. The author had originally set out to do a book on just Japanese materials but found out they all tie in with other countries like China, Korea and More. Well researched and written, A must have order it today. (Recommended to Asian Horror fans)