The Yellow Peril. Dr. Fu Manchu & The Rise Of Chinaphobia

CHRISTOPHER FRAYLING

Publication: Thames & Hudson, 2014, New York

First edition. As new, unread copy in dust jacket. Here's a book that explores the idea that the Chinese were a threat to the Western world. Was it due to the appearance of the evil genius Dr. Fu Manchu, who made his first appearance one hundred years ago and became as well-known as Count Dracula or Sherlock Holmes? Or did he arrive early in the 20th century, at a time when our country was in turmoil, and what do the Chinese make of all of this? The author assembles an astonishing diversity of evidence to show not only how Chinaphobia arose in the West but also how we neglect the history of popular culture at our own peril if we want to understand our deepest desires and fears. There are 60 attractive illustrations, 37 of which are in full color.

Inventory Number: 40304