Author: Ricky Baker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838475437
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Bruce Lee Game of Death (Landscape Edition) This is a revised edition of the A4 Bruce Lee Game of Death Book. The revised version has some updated colour photographs in several sections and a different layout and a higher photographic resolution The Game of Death is a photographic journey showcasing over 200 pictures highlighting the only scenes that Bruce managed to commit to film before his tragic death. The Hardback landscape edition consists of a forward and introduction. A section called the "Reconstruction of the Game of Death" and a section called Alternative endings. The photo sections will be level 1 Dan Inasanto, level 2 Jie Jan-Jae, and level 3 for the formidable bout with Abdul Kareem Jabar. Also includes Outside rehearsals. and behind-the-scenes photographs. A must for fans of this uncompleted masterpiece.
Bruce Lee Game of Death (Landscape Edition)
Author: Ricky Baker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838475437
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Bruce Lee Game of Death (Landscape Edition) This is a revised edition of the A4 Bruce Lee Game of Death Book. The revised version has some updated colour photographs in several sections and a different layout and a higher photographic resolution The Game of Death is a photographic journey showcasing over 200 pictures highlighting the only scenes that Bruce managed to commit to film before his tragic death. The Hardback landscape edition consists of a forward and introduction. A section called the "Reconstruction of the Game of Death" and a section called Alternative endings. The photo sections will be level 1 Dan Inasanto, level 2 Jie Jan-Jae, and level 3 for the formidable bout with Abdul Kareem Jabar. Also includes Outside rehearsals. and behind-the-scenes photographs. A must for fans of this uncompleted masterpiece.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838475437
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Bruce Lee Game of Death (Landscape Edition) This is a revised edition of the A4 Bruce Lee Game of Death Book. The revised version has some updated colour photographs in several sections and a different layout and a higher photographic resolution The Game of Death is a photographic journey showcasing over 200 pictures highlighting the only scenes that Bruce managed to commit to film before his tragic death. The Hardback landscape edition consists of a forward and introduction. A section called the "Reconstruction of the Game of Death" and a section called Alternative endings. The photo sections will be level 1 Dan Inasanto, level 2 Jie Jan-Jae, and level 3 for the formidable bout with Abdul Kareem Jabar. Also includes Outside rehearsals. and behind-the-scenes photographs. A must for fans of this uncompleted masterpiece.
Be Water, My Friend
Author: Shannon Lee
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 1250206693
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Bruce Lee’s daughter illuminates her father’s most powerful life philosophies—demonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day. "Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water." Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical discipline—they are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life. Now, in Be Water, My Friend, Lee’s daughter Shannon shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization. Each chapter brings a lesson from Bruce Lee’s teachings, expanding on the foundation of his iconic “be water” philosophy. Over the course of the book, we discover how being like water allows us to embody fluidity and naturalness in life, bringing us closer to our essential flowing nature and our ability to be powerful, self-expressed, and free. Through previously untold stories from her father’s life and from her own journey in embodying these lessons, Shannon presents these philosophies in tangible, accessible ways. With Bruce Lee’s words as a guide, she encourages readers to pursue their essential selves and apply these ideas and practices to their everyday lives—whether in learning new things, overcoming obstacles, or ultimately finding their true path. Be Water, My Friend is an inspirational invitation to us all, a gentle call to action to consider our lives with new eyes. It is also a testament to how one man's exploration and determination transcended time and place to ignite our imaginations—and to inspire many around the world to transform their lives.
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 1250206693
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Bruce Lee’s daughter illuminates her father’s most powerful life philosophies—demonstrating how martial arts are a perfect metaphor for personal growth, and how we can practice those teachings every day. "Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water." Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical discipline—they are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life. Now, in Be Water, My Friend, Lee’s daughter Shannon shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization. Each chapter brings a lesson from Bruce Lee’s teachings, expanding on the foundation of his iconic “be water” philosophy. Over the course of the book, we discover how being like water allows us to embody fluidity and naturalness in life, bringing us closer to our essential flowing nature and our ability to be powerful, self-expressed, and free. Through previously untold stories from her father’s life and from her own journey in embodying these lessons, Shannon presents these philosophies in tangible, accessible ways. With Bruce Lee’s words as a guide, she encourages readers to pursue their essential selves and apply these ideas and practices to their everyday lives—whether in learning new things, overcoming obstacles, or ultimately finding their true path. Be Water, My Friend is an inspirational invitation to us all, a gentle call to action to consider our lives with new eyes. It is also a testament to how one man's exploration and determination transcended time and place to ignite our imaginations—and to inspire many around the world to transform their lives.
Bruce Lee: Eastern Heroes Special Collectors Edition No 1
Author: Ricky Baker
Publisher: Eastern Heroes
ISBN: 9781838475475
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Bruce Lee: Eastern Heroes Special collectors Edition No 1 After the success of the relaunch of Eastern Heroes magazine, we have now created a new Special edition, focusing on Bruce Lee. Packed with many new articles from various authors. Including "Enter the Dragon" reimagined, Brett Ratner, talks about his proposed idea that was green-lighted by Warner Brothers. Anha Capris 8mm behind-the-scenes footage, taken during the filming of "Enter the Dragon" examined and broken down The Game of Death Bruce Lee's unfinished enigma. Enduring icon of the 20th century Will Johnston examines the enduring fame of Bruce Lee against other icons of the past 100 years. Plus much more in this bumper-packed 96-page edition.
Publisher: Eastern Heroes
ISBN: 9781838475475
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Bruce Lee: Eastern Heroes Special collectors Edition No 1 After the success of the relaunch of Eastern Heroes magazine, we have now created a new Special edition, focusing on Bruce Lee. Packed with many new articles from various authors. Including "Enter the Dragon" reimagined, Brett Ratner, talks about his proposed idea that was green-lighted by Warner Brothers. Anha Capris 8mm behind-the-scenes footage, taken during the filming of "Enter the Dragon" examined and broken down The Game of Death Bruce Lee's unfinished enigma. Enduring icon of the 20th century Will Johnston examines the enduring fame of Bruce Lee against other icons of the past 100 years. Plus much more in this bumper-packed 96-page edition.
The Invention of Martial Arts
Author: Paul Bowman
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0197540333
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
"The Invention of Martial Arts examines the media history of what we now call 'martial arts' and argues that martial arts is a cultural construction that was born in film, TV and other media. It argues that 'martial arts' exploded into popular consciousness entirely thanks to the work of media. Of course, the book does not deny the existence of real, material histories and non-media dimensions in martial arts practices. But it thoroughly recasts the status of such histories, combining recent myth-busting findings in historical martial arts research with important insights into the discontinuous character of history, the widespread 'invention of tradition', the orientalism and imagined geographies that animate many ideas about history, and the frequent manipulation of history for reasons of status, cultural capital, private or public power, politics, and/or financial gain. In doing so, The Invention of Martial Arts argues for the primacy of media representation as key player in the emergence and spread of martial arts. This argument overturns the dominant belief that 'real practices' are primary, while representations are secondary. The book makes its case via historical analysis of the British media history of such Eastern and Western martial arts as Bartitsu, jujutsu, judo, karate, tai chi and MMA across a range of media, from newspapers, comics and books to cartoon, film and TV series, as well as television adverts and music videos, focusing on key but often overlooked texts such as adverts for 'Hai Karate', the 1970s disco hit 'Kung Fu Fighting', and many other mainstream and marginal media texts"--
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0197540333
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
"The Invention of Martial Arts examines the media history of what we now call 'martial arts' and argues that martial arts is a cultural construction that was born in film, TV and other media. It argues that 'martial arts' exploded into popular consciousness entirely thanks to the work of media. Of course, the book does not deny the existence of real, material histories and non-media dimensions in martial arts practices. But it thoroughly recasts the status of such histories, combining recent myth-busting findings in historical martial arts research with important insights into the discontinuous character of history, the widespread 'invention of tradition', the orientalism and imagined geographies that animate many ideas about history, and the frequent manipulation of history for reasons of status, cultural capital, private or public power, politics, and/or financial gain. In doing so, The Invention of Martial Arts argues for the primacy of media representation as key player in the emergence and spread of martial arts. This argument overturns the dominant belief that 'real practices' are primary, while representations are secondary. The book makes its case via historical analysis of the British media history of such Eastern and Western martial arts as Bartitsu, jujutsu, judo, karate, tai chi and MMA across a range of media, from newspapers, comics and books to cartoon, film and TV series, as well as television adverts and music videos, focusing on key but often overlooked texts such as adverts for 'Hai Karate', the 1970s disco hit 'Kung Fu Fighting', and many other mainstream and marginal media texts"--
Kung Fu Cult Masters
Author: Leon Hunt
Publisher: Wallflower Press
ISBN: 9781903364635
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Chinese Martial Arts films have captured audiences' imaginations around the world. In this wide-ranging study, Hunt looks at the mythic allure of the Shaolin Temple, the 'Clones' of Bruce Lee, gender-bending swordswomen, and the knockabout comedy of Sammo Hung, bringing new insights to a hugely popular and yet critically neglected genre. 12 photos.
Publisher: Wallflower Press
ISBN: 9781903364635
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Chinese Martial Arts films have captured audiences' imaginations around the world. In this wide-ranging study, Hunt looks at the mythic allure of the Shaolin Temple, the 'Clones' of Bruce Lee, gender-bending swordswomen, and the knockabout comedy of Sammo Hung, bringing new insights to a hugely popular and yet critically neglected genre. 12 photos.
Bruce Lee
Author: Matthew Polly
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1501187635
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
The “definitive” (The New York Times) biography of film legend Bruce Lee, who made martial arts a global phenomenon, bridged the divide between eastern and western cultures, and smashed long-held stereotypes of Asians and Asian-Americans. Forty-five years after Bruce Lee’s sudden death at age thirty-two, journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly has written the definitive account of Lee’s life. It’s also one of the only accounts; incredibly, there has never been an authoritative biography of Lee. Following a decade of research that included conducting more than one hundred interviews with Lee’s family, friends, business associates, and even the actress in whose bed Lee died, Polly has constructed a complex, humane portrait of the icon. Polly explores Lee’s early years as a child star in Hong Kong cinema; his actor father’s struggles with opium addiction and how that turned Bruce into a troublemaking teenager who was kicked out of high school and eventually sent to America to shape up; his beginnings as a martial arts teacher, eventually becoming personal instructor to movie stars like James Coburn and Steve McQueen; his struggles as an Asian-American actor in Hollywood and frustration seeing role after role he auditioned for go to a white actors in eye makeup; his eventual triumph as a leading man; his challenges juggling a sky-rocketing career with his duties as a father and husband; and his shocking end that to this day is still shrouded in mystery. Polly breaks down the myths surrounding Bruce Lee and argues that, contrary to popular belief, he was an ambitious actor who was obsessed with the martial arts—not a kung-fu guru who just so happened to make a couple of movies. This is an honest, revealing look at an impressive yet imperfect man whose personal story was even more entertaining and inspiring than any fictional role he played onscreen.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1501187635
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
The “definitive” (The New York Times) biography of film legend Bruce Lee, who made martial arts a global phenomenon, bridged the divide between eastern and western cultures, and smashed long-held stereotypes of Asians and Asian-Americans. Forty-five years after Bruce Lee’s sudden death at age thirty-two, journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly has written the definitive account of Lee’s life. It’s also one of the only accounts; incredibly, there has never been an authoritative biography of Lee. Following a decade of research that included conducting more than one hundred interviews with Lee’s family, friends, business associates, and even the actress in whose bed Lee died, Polly has constructed a complex, humane portrait of the icon. Polly explores Lee’s early years as a child star in Hong Kong cinema; his actor father’s struggles with opium addiction and how that turned Bruce into a troublemaking teenager who was kicked out of high school and eventually sent to America to shape up; his beginnings as a martial arts teacher, eventually becoming personal instructor to movie stars like James Coburn and Steve McQueen; his struggles as an Asian-American actor in Hollywood and frustration seeing role after role he auditioned for go to a white actors in eye makeup; his eventual triumph as a leading man; his challenges juggling a sky-rocketing career with his duties as a father and husband; and his shocking end that to this day is still shrouded in mystery. Polly breaks down the myths surrounding Bruce Lee and argues that, contrary to popular belief, he was an ambitious actor who was obsessed with the martial arts—not a kung-fu guru who just so happened to make a couple of movies. This is an honest, revealing look at an impressive yet imperfect man whose personal story was even more entertaining and inspiring than any fictional role he played onscreen.
Bruce Lee. Way of the Dragon Iconic Photo Collection
Author: Ricky Baker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838475406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Where there is a Dragon there is a Way Way of the Dragon was Bruce Lee's directional debut. Breaking the mould on Hong Kong cinema by taking the Action to Rome. Putting a cast together of international martial art Stars including Chuck Norris, Bob Wall and Hwang in-Sik the stage was set for yet another Bruce Lee block buster The book compiles a photographic journey of images, some rare, documenting both Bruce in front and behind the camera With a forward detailing the construction of Way of the Dragon. 100 pages packed with photos with some stunning shots from the epic battle between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris at the colosseum.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838475406
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Where there is a Dragon there is a Way Way of the Dragon was Bruce Lee's directional debut. Breaking the mould on Hong Kong cinema by taking the Action to Rome. Putting a cast together of international martial art Stars including Chuck Norris, Bob Wall and Hwang in-Sik the stage was set for yet another Bruce Lee block buster The book compiles a photographic journey of images, some rare, documenting both Bruce in front and behind the camera With a forward detailing the construction of Way of the Dragon. 100 pages packed with photos with some stunning shots from the epic battle between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris at the colosseum.
A Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value
Author: Mette Hjort
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119677122
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
A singular collection of original essays exploring the varied intersections of motion pictures and public value A Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value presents a cross-disciplinary investigation of the past, present, and possible future contributions of the moving image to the public good. This unique volume explores the direct and indirect public value developed through motion pictures of different types, genres, and screening sites. Essays by world-renowned scholars from diverse disciplines present original conceptual work, philosophical arguments, historical discussion, empirical research, and specific case studies. Divided into seven thematically organized sections, the Companion identifies the various kinds of values that motion pictures can deliver, amongst them artistic, ethical, environmental, cultural, political, cognitive, and spiritual value. Each section includes an introduction in which the editors outline main themes and highlight connections between individual chapters. Throughout the text, probing essays interrogate the issue of public value as it relates to the cinema and provide insight into how motion pictures play a positive role in human life and society. Featuring original research essays on a pioneering topic, this innovative reference text: Brings together work by expert authors in disciplines such as Philosophy, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Sociology, and Environmental Studies Discusses a variety of institutional landscapes, policy formations, and types and styles of filmmaking Provides wide and inclusive coverage of cinema’s relation to public value in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas Explores the role of motion pictures in community formation, nation building, and the construction of good societies Covers new and emerging topics such as cinema-based fields focused on health and wellbeing A Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value is an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Film, Media, and Cultural Studies, and is a valuable resource for scholars across a variety of disciplines
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119677122
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
A singular collection of original essays exploring the varied intersections of motion pictures and public value A Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value presents a cross-disciplinary investigation of the past, present, and possible future contributions of the moving image to the public good. This unique volume explores the direct and indirect public value developed through motion pictures of different types, genres, and screening sites. Essays by world-renowned scholars from diverse disciplines present original conceptual work, philosophical arguments, historical discussion, empirical research, and specific case studies. Divided into seven thematically organized sections, the Companion identifies the various kinds of values that motion pictures can deliver, amongst them artistic, ethical, environmental, cultural, political, cognitive, and spiritual value. Each section includes an introduction in which the editors outline main themes and highlight connections between individual chapters. Throughout the text, probing essays interrogate the issue of public value as it relates to the cinema and provide insight into how motion pictures play a positive role in human life and society. Featuring original research essays on a pioneering topic, this innovative reference text: Brings together work by expert authors in disciplines such as Philosophy, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Sociology, and Environmental Studies Discusses a variety of institutional landscapes, policy formations, and types and styles of filmmaking Provides wide and inclusive coverage of cinema’s relation to public value in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas Explores the role of motion pictures in community formation, nation building, and the construction of good societies Covers new and emerging topics such as cinema-based fields focused on health and wellbeing A Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value is an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Film, Media, and Cultural Studies, and is a valuable resource for scholars across a variety of disciplines
The 100 Best Superhero Movies
Author: Sam Pine
Publisher: epubli
ISBN: 3758453208
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Suffering from superhero fatigue? Superhero films are ten a penny these days and often disappoint with their cardboard characters and tiresome CGI destruction. Though this genre is increasingly the object of snooty disdain from film industry royalty there have been many great superhero films which are simply great films period - irrespective of genre. This book will hopefully remind you that not all superhero films are the same. Let's attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff and count down the 100 best superhero movies of all time.
Publisher: epubli
ISBN: 3758453208
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Suffering from superhero fatigue? Superhero films are ten a penny these days and often disappoint with their cardboard characters and tiresome CGI destruction. Though this genre is increasingly the object of snooty disdain from film industry royalty there have been many great superhero films which are simply great films period - irrespective of genre. This book will hopefully remind you that not all superhero films are the same. Let's attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff and count down the 100 best superhero movies of all time.
Bruce Lee Special Edition No 2
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781739510930
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After the success of the Issue No1 Bruce Lee special edition, we had many articles leftover and some new additions. I decided to create a second Special edition No 2 before moving on to the Jackie Special Edition and the follow-up Sammo Hung Special. Issue No 2 is packed as always with some of the following articles An Exclusive look at the Bruce Lee "Enter the Dragon" Extravaganza this multi-million dollar live epic will open in Las Vegas next year. A look at the covers and content of the Kung Fu monthly by Michael Nesbitt. Forward from Carl Fox on his soon-to-be-released Kung Fu Monthly series KUNG-FU MONTHLYTHE BIRTH OF A BRITISH MARTIAL ARTS ICON-PLUS! a previously unpublished book, The Wisdom of Bruce Lee, will also be released for the first time in the UK. Will Johnston looks at - The financial exploitation of Bruce Lee's autograph. sneak peek at Mike Kely's second part of his "Fist of Fury" comic entitled "Night of the Dragon". Thomas Gross shares some of his rare Fist of Fury memorabilia in "The German Connection" Mike Nesbitt reveals A Chinese connection - Between Moon Kwan and Bruce lee Jason Mcneil examines Circle of iron- AKA The Silent Flute Plus Photo galleries and much much more all in this bumper issue Will Johnston looks at - The financial exploitation of Bruce Lee's autograph.sneak peek at Mike Kely's second part of his "Fist of Fury" comic entitled "Night of the Dragon".Thomas Gross shares some of his rare Fist of Fury memorabilia in "The German Connection"Mike Nesbitt reveals A Chinese connection - Between Moon Kwan and Bruce leeJason Mcneil examines Circle of iron- AKA The Silent FlutePlus Photo galleries and much much more all in this bumper issue
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781739510930
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After the success of the Issue No1 Bruce Lee special edition, we had many articles leftover and some new additions. I decided to create a second Special edition No 2 before moving on to the Jackie Special Edition and the follow-up Sammo Hung Special. Issue No 2 is packed as always with some of the following articles An Exclusive look at the Bruce Lee "Enter the Dragon" Extravaganza this multi-million dollar live epic will open in Las Vegas next year. A look at the covers and content of the Kung Fu monthly by Michael Nesbitt. Forward from Carl Fox on his soon-to-be-released Kung Fu Monthly series KUNG-FU MONTHLYTHE BIRTH OF A BRITISH MARTIAL ARTS ICON-PLUS! a previously unpublished book, The Wisdom of Bruce Lee, will also be released for the first time in the UK. Will Johnston looks at - The financial exploitation of Bruce Lee's autograph. sneak peek at Mike Kely's second part of his "Fist of Fury" comic entitled "Night of the Dragon". Thomas Gross shares some of his rare Fist of Fury memorabilia in "The German Connection" Mike Nesbitt reveals A Chinese connection - Between Moon Kwan and Bruce lee Jason Mcneil examines Circle of iron- AKA The Silent Flute Plus Photo galleries and much much more all in this bumper issue Will Johnston looks at - The financial exploitation of Bruce Lee's autograph.sneak peek at Mike Kely's second part of his "Fist of Fury" comic entitled "Night of the Dragon".Thomas Gross shares some of his rare Fist of Fury memorabilia in "The German Connection"Mike Nesbitt reveals A Chinese connection - Between Moon Kwan and Bruce leeJason Mcneil examines Circle of iron- AKA The Silent FlutePlus Photo galleries and much much more all in this bumper issue