Orville Schell | Cultural History and Asian Studies

Virtual Tibet by Orville Schell

Name: Virtual Tibet by Orville Schell
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An Orville Schell Cultural Study of Western Myths and Hollywood's Obsession with Tibet

Centuries of Western imagination transformed the high-altitude Himalayan realm of Tibet into an idealized, mythical Shangri-La. China scholar and journalist Orville Schell investigates how Western travelers, 19th-century mystics, and 1990s Hollywood film productions created a "Virtual Tibet" that frequently obscured the complex political and social reality of Tibetan lives.

From Richard Gere's celebrity advocacy and Heinrich Harrer's legacy to the filming of Seven Years in Tibet, Schell examines how Western media, consumerism, and celebrity activism shape geopolitical perceptions.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Orville Schell provides sharp cultural journalism, media critique, and Asian historical analysis. A thought-provoking volume for readers interested in Asian studies, media culture, and Tibetan history.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Metropolitan Books

Pages: 368

Format: Hardcover

Publication Date: 2000

ISBN: 9780246136336

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