"Headlight D" Movie Photobook

Author: Liu Weiqiang
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Exciting stories from Initial D, real-life scenes, dialogue interviews, behind-the-scenes footage—all collected in one place! The book comes with a movie poster of Initial D, highly collectible! Features full records of celebrities such as Jay Chou, Edison Chen, Giao Xi, Julian Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Teddy Chan, Sam Lee, Sam Lee, and Hiroshi Arai.
"Initial D" (Initial D) refers to "D-name," where "D" is the abbreviation for "Drifting," representing the driving technique known as "power sliding," or "drifting" in car enthusiast terms. It involves the car's rear sliding off the intended path during a turn, creating a swinging motion. The driver applies hard brakes while entering a curve, causing the rear to uncontrollably swing, with all four wheels sliding on the road, but the front wheels still pointing toward the corner or forward, allowing the car to navigate the turn at maximum speed.
How long is a second? When inside a car traveling at 120 kilometers per hour, entering a 25-meter-radius, 180-degree downhill "hairpin turn," a second feels incredibly long.
What is drifting? High-speed cornering is about pushing the limits of tire grip. Drifting is going beyond that limit—it's a control technique that walks the fine line between losing control. Initial D is a legendary manga in Asia with over 39 million copies sold. The movie Initial D is adapted from the same-named manga, produced with a bold $12 million budget, directed by the acclaimed team of Liu Weiqiang and Mak Cheung-hei (known for Infernal Affairs), and stars superstars such as Jay Chou, Edison Chen, Julian Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Sam Lee, Sam Lee, Teddy Chan, and Giao Xi.
Initial D is a grand film about youth, dreams, and love. What defines youth? There are many answers. But love and tears are undoubtedly among the most unforgettable elements. Youth is speed, it's losing control, and it's ultimately about winning. Victory is also an indelible memory. That summer, the protagonist Takumi Fujiwara races his tofu-delivery Toyota AE86 along winding mountain roads with racing experts from all over the world, entering the world of high-speed mountain racing through his supernatural drifting skills, experiencing youth, dreams, and love. He has forgotten about speed; he has completely lost control. And all of this forms an indelible memory of youth. But there is one name he cannot remember—a girl named Katsura.
This book features an exciting story adapted from the Initial D movie script, selected real-life scenes from Initial D, numerous memorable dialogues, interviews with the main cast, and little-known behind-the-scenes footage. It comes with a movie poster, making it a highly collectible item.