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Post by Sixgun on Aug 1, 2005 19:47:22 GMT -5
Hey, anyone have any suggestions for martial arts fiction? I'm looking to get into it and would naturally like to start with what is good and not just crap. A book, a series, any suggestions at all would be greatly appreciated. The 4 books of the "War of the Ninja Master" series were suggested to me over at mackbolan.com by the webmaster of this site (thank you, sir), so I'll be checking those out. So if anyone has any good suggestions please fire away.
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Django The Bastard
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Post by Django The Bastard on Apr 16, 2006 9:45:22 GMT -5
The other day I was quite pleased to find a copy of Year of the Boar...number 6 in the Kung Fu featuring Mace series by "Lee Chang"...a quick browse through and I have to say it does appear Lee Chang is indeed Joseph Rosenberger! I have no idea as to the overall quality of the book as I have yet to read it, but I'll report on it as soon as I do...  Rosenberger's later Shadow Warrior series featuring Ninja Master Scott Waylon McKenna were over the top, off the wall fun...I give 'em a thumbs up...for pure craziness! |
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Post by PMP Webmaster on Apr 16, 2006 17:59:15 GMT -5
I'll second that. I've read the first few chapters of the first Shadow Warrior book, and they're pretty entertaining.
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Post by zanshinAgain on Apr 29, 2006 3:36:59 GMT -5
I have a few Kung Fu Mace, but I haven't read em yet. If it's Rosenberger in disguise, I'm glad to hear it - he's fun, offensive, and rarely boring. I recently read Death Merchant "Mission Deadly Snow" - his first with a new publisher after Pinnacle. I actually bought it fresh in '86, and read it then, and I recently came across it again - 20 years later!
Rosenberger seems to enjoy technical proficiency in combat situations, relying sometimes on outisde input - le mercenaire is thanked before most DM issues. As a martial artist myself, I can say The Shadow Warrior series doesn't lack (though admittedly it's been over 10 years since I've read it)
If you're concerned about making sure your writing is authentic in fighting situations, seek out a proficient "reality-based" and "old-school" instructor. They're relatively inexpensive, yet their knowledge is priceless! Tell them what you're trying to accomplish and I'm certain you'll find one who will give valuable input.
This might be helpful: having spent my life in Martial Arts, and finding myself in more than a few "uncomfortable" situations (though NEVER of the Bolan caliber!) the most REALISTIC fighting in a movie I've ever seen is "The Substitute" with Tom Berenger. WELL worth renting as a reference point. Most likely, whoever choreographed the fight scenes has been involved in an attack by multiple attackers in a street situation. Berenger doesn't do butterfly kicks and stomp 8 guys - but he barely survives a mass attack (multiple attackers), which is a "very good" outcome if you're attacked by several hardcases! The moves, tactics, and scenario are even realistic. Rare for Hollywood! LOL
When the cow-patty hits the fan, "gross" body movements take over - head butts, knees, elbows. "Fine" movements such as high kicks, fancy moves, etc go out the window. Make sense?
Happy research and writing!
Andrew
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Post by robonthejob on Jan 22, 2007 14:44:53 GMT -5
The best martial-arts series I ever read was the Jason Striker books by Piers Anthony and Robert Fuentes.
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