The rise of independent documentary film production is the most radical development in the contemporary Chinese mediascape. This book is a sustained examination of Chinese independent documentary in relation to one of its central principles: xianchang; or being on the scene.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Randy Poe does a great job telling Duanes story; warts and all.By AnthonyIm a real Allman Brothers fan. Ive been one for 45 years. I went to 7 concerts when Duane was still alive and playing with the band he but together. I was just a young kid back from vietnam; and when I heard the brothers play they just touched something inside of me that I still feel to this day.Im not going to debate or tell anyone who was the best guitar player ever; but Duane was way up there. His playing touched me; and Im thankful for that. Dickey Betts ; Gregg; Butch and Johnny Jay were all part of it. But Duane was the man; the leader; and to me; they just never sounded the same without him.He was the driving force.This book is good; and tells you ever thing about Duane; the warts and all. I really enjoyed it. Its written well. Randy Poe did a great job.I highly recommend this book; whether you heard Duane while he was alive; or youre just leaning about the man and his music.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting read; and well researchedBy CraigCDuane passed away just as his life was beginning. Poe did an excellent job in rounding up details; quotes and anecdotes from many people who interacted with Duane; and he did an equally excellent job in pointing out anecdotal inconsistencies from person to person; leaving enough room for the readers imagination to help piece together the legend that was Duane Allman. A truly enjoyable book. If you get the chance; read the book first; and then visit the "Big House" in Macon. Remarkable!9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. He Was Simply THE BestBy So. Calif book readerI kind of kept wondering throughout the book why it was titled "Skydog".Although it was explained how Duane acquired the name; I dont see where he was ever called that very much if at all. Anyway; this being the only biography written on him I liked it. I also have "Midnight Riders" and will need to read that again. The Allman Brothers would have to be my most favorite group ever and I love them so much. Unfortunately I did not ever get to see Duane perform; my first concert was just a couple months following his death---most unfortunate for me; but even more unfortunate that he lost his life. When I read this paragraph at the end of the book it just brought a tear to my eye. "In September 2003 Rolling Stone published its list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"; placing Duane at #2 just behind Jimi Hendrix. Gregg Allman commented that he thought it was a very wonderful gesture and said "...I thought You made your mark man. You didnt make any money; but you made your mark." Rounding out the top five were B.B. King; Eric Clapton and Robert Johnson---pretty impressive company for a kid from the South who didnt even live to see his 25th birthday.". That still sobers me as I copy this and fills my eyes with tears. I love your music; you sounded like a wonderful person---no one had anything bad to say about you. Im sorry I never got to hear you in person but you live in your music that I still listen to; to this day and I love you.