Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon

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Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon delves into the life and legacy of the iconic martial artist Bruce Lee. The book offers a look at his journey from martial arts prodigy to international film star, exploring his philosophies, achievements, and the enduring impact he left on pop culture. It provides insights into his personality and the challenges he faced in his rise to fame.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the life and philosophy of martial arts legend Bruce Lee and are keen to delve into his personal journey, cultural impact, and enduring legacy, as portrayed through striking images and insightful commentary.

Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon

"Based on the award-winning Warner Bros. documentary 'Bruce Lee: in his own words' by John Little."

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The first compilation of Bruce Lee photographs published in association with the Bruce Lee estate, Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon reveals the full range of Lee's talents. It includes rare photos spanning from his early stage career in Hong Kong to his worldwide success as an actor and martial arts phenomenon.

Selected with the assistance of Lee's widow, Linda Lee Cadwell, Bruce Lee expert John Little presents a photographic record, accompanied by descriptive commentary, of all facets of this fascinating man, from the start of his career to his untimely death a quarter century ago.

Included are photos from Bruce's personal family albums, capturing his childhood years, through the early years in Hollywood, to the peak of his career as an international star.

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iBruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon/i is praised for its rich storytelling that captures Bruce Lee's early years in Hong Kong, his acting journey in America, and his martial arts philosophies. The book is noted for its extensive photo collection, featuring childhood, Hollywood, and candid images, offering a comprehensive visual biography that appeals to fans and those new to his story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804844079

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: 176 color and b&w photos

Contributors:

Foreword by Linda Lee Cadwell
Edited by John Little
Preface by Shannon Lee

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 1191g

Pages: 200

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Boxing, Wrestling & Martial Arts Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Sports

About the Author

John Little is the world's preeminent authority on Bruce Lee and his work. He is the former associate publisher of Bruce Lee magazine, former managing editor of Knowing Is Not Enough the official newsletter of the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Nucleus, and former director of the Bruce Lee Educational Foundation. He's shared this information with Lee's fans in his other edited books published by Tuttle Publishing, including: The Art of Expressing the Human Body, Bruce Lee: Artist of Life, Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way, Letters of the Dragon, The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Art, and Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living.