Forbidden City, USA by Arthur Dong; Lisa See (Foreword by); Lorraine Dong (Contribution by); Zand Gee (Designed by)ISBN: 9780991573318
Publication Date: 2015-09-15
"Forbidden City, USA: Chinatown Nightclubs, 1936-1970" captures the magic and glamour of the Chinese American nightclub scene, which peaked in San Francisco during World War II. Previously unpublished personal stories, along with over four hundred stunning images and rare artifacts, are presented in this sexy and insightful chronicle of Asian American performers who defied racial and cultural barriers to pursue their showbiz dreams.