'This belting read pulls off the nifty trick of making the kung fu legend's spiritual and combat ideas accessible' Maxim

'Truly gets under the skin of this iconic figure' Film Review


In the 1970s Bruce Lee emerged as the world's greatest fighting star - an accolade he has kept ever since. He battled to succeed in America in spite of the racial prejudice that denied him a starring role, eventually making films in Hong Kong that turned him into a star - the highest-paid movie star of his day. His controversial death, at the age of thirty-two when he was at the height of his powers, has given him a James-Dean style enduring appeal.

In Bruce Lee - Fighting Spirit, Bruce Thomas has written a complete account not only of Lee's life and death, but of the fighting philosophy he developed (jeet kune do) which made him the greatest exponent of martial arts in modern times. In this updated edition he reassesses Lee's skills and examines the enduring impact of his legacy - on action films and martial arts today. As an icon Bruce Lee's popularity continues to grow and this book is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary man whose achievements have never been surpassed.

'An endlessly stimulating account of Lee's life and times' Loaded

About the Author
Bruce Thomas is known principally as the bass player with Elvis Costello and the Attractions, having recorded and toured internationally with the band since 1977. The Big Wheel, his critically acclaimed first novel, was shortlisted for the Ralph J. Gleason prize for music writing. He trained with the late kung fu master Derek Jones at his school in West London.

Reviews
Written and researched with devotion and thought-provoking passion, the book truly gets under the skin of this iconic figure. * Film Review magazine *
This belting read pulls off the nifty trick of making the kung fu legend's spiritual and combat ideas accessible. * Maxim *
An essential for martial arts fans and a compelling read even for the uninitiated. * Derry Journal *
By far the best, most honest, and most comprehensive book on Bruce Lee's life ever written * Goodreads *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529053432
Author Bruce Thomas
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Pan Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 272g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 129mm * 25mm