BRINGING A NEW HERO TO LIFE, AND EXPANDING THE LEGEND

Mar 4
3 min read

Untold stories behind my acclaimed new novel, “Adventures Of A Young Kung Fu Legend” and little-known taales from the making of my global best-seller. ”The Legend of Bruce Lee” in a two-parts on “Charles Damiano’s Bruce Lee Collection."

Bu Alex Ben Block

Delighted to share stories behind my well-received first novel, “Adventures Of A Young Kung Fu Legend” and the back story of my global best-seller. ”The Legend of Bruce Lee” to be featured in 2-episodes of “Charles Damiano’s Bruce Lee Collection."

Thanks to one of the top Bruce Lee collectors in the world, Charles Damiano, my books get an in-depth coverage in part-one this Friday (3/6); and part two premiering a week later (March 13) .He shares rarely-told stories about my experiences with the fiction, the fighting arts, martial arts, and the Bruce Lee families - the one he grew up with in Hong Kong and by marriage .

It kicks off at 8 am EST and 5 a.m. PST this Friday with part two one week later (both on YouTube).

The first episode reveals rare stories from the saga of "The Legend Of Bruce Lee," which became a global hit, and was published in eight international editions. It won rave reviews and made top ten best-seller lists all over the world. Half a century ago it sold for a few dollars - but now is online for almost $400 a copy, and remains in demand by collectors.

You can access each episode as it airs it by searching for Charles Damiano on YouTube. The interviews deliver action-adventure stories, provide great story-telling, and are is filled with colorful characters, history, Kung Fu lore and more.

Even more exciting for me, I will join with Charles for a live video chat during the premiere to answer questions and hear how they have been touched by my books. Both episodew will be in the free YouTube archive for perpetuity.

Not only is three no charge. Viewers can win prizes. Charles will also announce a raffle on air,. Prizes include original first editions of “The Legend Of Bruce Lee” (in mint condition ) and rare Bruce Lee full-color posters (as seen on the above graphic) created for the original book, not available anywhere else. These posters have not been available at amu price to the public in many years. Winners get personally autographed books or a poster signed to them in an certificate of authenticity - personalized for each contest winner.

Charles Damiano is a world-class Bruce Lee collector, host of his weekly show and an expert on the world of martial arts.

It was fascinating being interviewed by Charles, who knows more about Bruce Lee than almost anyone ; and personally curated an incredible collection of all things Bruce Lee. He is a fan, a professor, a historian, and an entertainer. In our interviews, he drew out real stories - the history , the excitement, the years of research and my cinematic approach to delivering the words on a page (An audio book version is coming soon).

A Legend is born: Brad Chi is brought to life

Set against the vibrant scene of 1950's and 60s Hong Kong, the novel presents Brad Chi, a courageous, talented, athletic and intelligent teenager whose path leads him from the city’s narrow backstreets to fighting for justice to the pinnacle of Kung Fu.

However, Brad is more than just a fighter—he's a ballroom dancer, student boxing champion, dancer, film star, a defender of those who cannot defend themselves, and a devoted friend to many. He confronts dangerous gangsters to protect those he cares about, including his family, as he charts his own destiny which in the end takes him to America (to be expanded on in a second book in the series, now in process).

Having spent years bringing the story of the young Kung Fu master he grew into a legend, Charles’s understood while it is fiction, it is rooted in real life and sheds light on how a teenager grew into a legend.

It provides insights into the hero’s inner life and an understanding of the man behind legend. Readers told me it expanded the depth of their knowledge about a hero hose legend would go on to live forever.

The early reaction to "Adventures Of A Young Kung Fu Legend" from martial artists, media, fellow authors and others has been amazing.