Starting out as an actor feeling the sting of racism and ignorance in Hollywood, Bruce Lee rose to fame as he moved back into his home country to star in some of the most influential martial arts films in the world. Whether it is “The Big Boss”, “The Way of the Dragon”, “Fist of Fury” or “Game of Death”, Lee has left an undeniable mark in the action and martial arts genre. Thanks to his on-screen presence, his unique fighting technique along with his definition of a protagonist have become parts of pop culture reaching as far as Chad Stahelski’s “John Wick: Chapter 2” or Sion Sono’s “Tokyo Tribe”. The finale of “Enter the Dragon” alone is perhaps one of the most visually stunning sequences in action cinema.
In the past there have been many attempts to capture the uniqueness of the persona Bruce Lee. In his new book “Bruce Lee and I” director, author and expert on Hung Gar kung fu Bey Logan attempts to follow the phenomenon of The Little Dragon, examining the role Lee has played and still plays within Hong Kong and action cinema. Based on extensive research, interviews and personal experiences his book shows the kind of icon Bruce Lee has become over the years and how he will probably influence films, directors and writers for years to come.
The book will be released in early December 2018 through Reel East which at the moment offers a package of an autographed edition of the book as well as its electronic version for $41,99. 