The book Bruce Lee - Fighting Spirit, written by Bruce Thomas, provides a complete account of Lee's life and death and his fighting philosophy (jeet kune do), which made him the greatest exponent of martial arts in modern times. It reassesses Lee's skills and examines the enduring impact of his legacy on action films and martial arts today. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 384 pages Publication date: 01 October 2020 Publisher: Pan Macmillan In the 1970s, Bruce Lee emerged as the world's greatest fighting star, a title he has maintained ever since. Despite facing racial prejudice that denied him a leading role in America, he battled to succeed and eventually made 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 comprehensive account not only of Lee's life and death but also 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, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the martial arts and the legacy of Bruce Lee. Weight: 276g Dimension: 196 x 130 x 28 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781529053432
