Having been a Chan "Fan" for enumerable years, I found Dr. Berlin's Encyclopedia a remarkable compilation of the facts which make Charlie Chan so popular.... everyday entries, done in a logical and readable manner, covering the entire series (and then some).Dr. Berlin is a knowledgeable, verifiable source of ready information, gleaned from his vast knowledge of Charlie Chan, filmography as well as the novelistic detective. His background and writing skills are impeccable and extremely accurate... ask any Chan Board Trivia submittor!This book belongs on any good movie buff's shelf. We bought ours directly from the publisher and could not be happier with our purchase. Howard certainly has done his homework here, no doubt about it!