Bruce Lee: The Life of a Legend [Paperback]

Labels such as icon or legend are rarely attached to one individual to the degree that they are to Bruce Lee. He only made a handful of films, yet four and a half decades after his untimely death at the age of 32, the Little Dragons influence on culture is as strong as ever.Named among Time magazines 100 most influential people of the 20th century, Lee wasnt just an actor and martial artist, but a director, inventor, husband, father and philosopher. His martial art, jeet kune do, is still practised around the world, while UFC champions credit him with inspiring the growing sport of mixed martial arts. His films kick-started a global kung fu boom and retain the power to awe today, while his thoughts  collected in a series of books from Lees own notes  still inspire.Bruce Lee: The Life of a Legend is a unique oral biography that combines the memories of Lees original students, close friends, co-stars and colleagues  those who knew him best  to provide a candid view on the action movie star adored by millions, capturing the essence of a complex man in a way no straightforward narrative ever could. Further, for the first time ever in print, legendary professional boxing, bodybuilding and MMA champions and personalities from the motion picture industry pay homage to Lee, giving a blend of unique perspectives on a man who changed the face of their respective sports. An excellent insight into Bruce Lee....and a new perspective on the man himself. An impressive collection of insights into the life of a cultural icon. Rafiqs book would be a valuable resource for anyone wanting to know more about Lee. Bruce Lee may be dead [...] but his undoubted influence certainly lives on. This publication is packed with very informative interviews and information of the utmost interest to people [...] I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending it. Interesting [...] fascinating insights. Provides a unique comprehensive view of a martial arts legend. What makes the wol3†