Introduction: An Argument for the Cinematic City -- 1. A Discussion of Method -- 2. Branding the City -- 3. Structures of Attention and the 'City of Life' (Hong Kong) -- 4. Flatlands Revisited -- 5. Chromatic Contours -- 6. Shanghai: World City? -- 7. The Future of City Branding
Summary
Comparing Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai, this book examines world city branding. Whilst all three cities compete on the world's stage for events, tourists and investment, they are also at the centre of distinct film traditions and their identities are thus strongly connected with a cinematic impression. Aust authors
Analysis
SOCIETY AND THE CINEMA
Notes
Includes filmography
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [179]-208) and index