About this title: Revealed for the first time in English are some of kung-fu's most outstanding secrets -- the reality behind some of the enigmas. From original sources in China, Chow and Spangler describe feats which most Westerners consider impossible, including: how to walk up the side of the wall; how to beat an enemy with the flick of a finger, and the delayed death-producing "Red Sand Palm."
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Description: Acceptable. Book has some water damage, but book is still completely readable. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Unique Publications
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780865680111ISBN:0865680116
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Signed by previous owner. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 228 p. Contains: Illustrations. Kung-Fu. Audience: General/trade. Good condition softcover. Inside has previous owner name on first page. No other writing or markings. Edgewear. read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket. Corner bumping, minor extremity wear, light rubbing otherwise a near fine copy. Glued Binding Trade Paper, 228 Pages, Contains Illustrations, Index. Contents Include: The Beginnings, The Father of Shaolin Ch'uan, Taoist Contribution to Kung Fu, External Styles of Kung Fu, Chin Na, The Dynamics of Kung, Kung Fu Hits Entertainment, The Westernization of Kung Fu, Philosophical Vignettes. read more
Binding: Hardcover w/Pictorial Boards
Publisher: Unique Publications, Inc.
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780739408995ISBN:0739408992
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Pictorial boards but no jacket. There are two pinpoint-sized brown spots on the outer edge of the pages but the interior is clean. The book hasonly minor shelf-wear. The cover has thumbprints or looks "cloudy" in the dark areas but still looks very good. The binding is tight. read more
Description: Chow, David & Richard Spangler., Unique Pub., nd (1982), c1977, illus. boards, fine (no dj), 228 pp w/index, B & W photographic & other illus., Sm 4to, "History, Philosophy and Technique" read more
Edition: Presumed First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Unique Pubns, Burbank, California
Date Published: 1977
ISBN-13:9780865680111ISBN:0865680116
Description: Fine; 1977. First edition. Softbound. Book mint, no jacket. No PO marks except one page, 228pp, index. Photo illustrations. Covers history & styles of Kung Fu, it's more into movies and its westernization. 0865680116. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Action Pursuit Group
Date Published: 1980-12-01
ISBN-13:9780865680111ISBN:0865680116
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780865680111. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Unique Publications
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780865680111ISBN:0865680116
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Doubleday 1977, 1st. 10-1/2” x7-1/4” , hardcover, 228pp. many photos, long gift inscription by nobody on ep, cocked, label peel mark to front cover, G $ read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Unique Publications, Inc
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780739408995ISBN:0739408992
Description: ISBN 0-7394-0899-2. Hardback. No dustjacket. Bound in pictorial boards. Very Good Condition. Tight sound unmarked copy with minor rubs to edges and corners of covers. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 1977
ISBN-13:9780385095242ISBN:0385095244
Description: Good in Good jacket. Underlining and marks. Stamp on first few pages. Dust jacket sunned, chipping. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
"2009-07-15 -- I saw a reference to this book as a good start for the history of Kung Fu. Written in 77, it is a direct response to public interest in Kung Fu inspired by the television show of that name. I will be interested to see how the history presented here compares with more recent books, written with more sources available.
2009-08-11 -- Interesting ancient history, and interesting perspective of America receiving Kung Fu in the 70s. The book wasn't put together very well, but there was obviously a lot of effort put into gathering and recording a great deal of information."
"Excellent book, so far, I like what I have read. This book is very informative without being boring. If you are a practitioner or just a fan of Kung Fu, this book should definitely be added to your list."
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