{"product_id":"martial-arts-in-cinema-volume-2-the-golden-era-1988-1997-hardcover","title":"Martial Arts in Cinema Volume 2: The Golden Era (1988-1997) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Da Silva\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaul Maslak\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMARTIAL ARTS IN CINEMA - Volume 2 The Golden Era (1988-1997)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this second volume of his acclaimed series, David Da Silva charts the heyday of martial arts cinema during its most explosive decade: the golden age of 1988 to 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how martial arts infiltrated Hollywood blockbusters, with in-depth chapters on icons such as Steven Seagal and Jean-Claude Van Damme, the rise of tournament and underground fighting films, and the iconic stars of the DTV era: Don \"The Dragon\" Wilson, Gary Daniels, Jeff Speakman, Jeff Wincott, Lorenzo Lamas, Loren Avedon, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with production anecdotes, fight choreography analysis, and exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and performers who shaped the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by producer, screenwriter, and martial artist Paul Maslak, who shares his personal journey and discoveries in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with rare photos and posters, this book is the ultimate English-language reference for the period that defined modern action cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 500 pages of expert analysis and insider information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe definitive guide to Hollywood's martial arts film revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Da Silva is a distinguished cinema historian, teacher, and producer with a PhD in film studies. Renowned for his expertise, he has authored several acclaimed books on American cinema in France, with notable works exploring the careers of Sylvester Stallone and Jean-Claude Van Damme. His publications have been translated and published internationally, and he frequently contributes to leading publications in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 568\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48038424117469,"sku":"9798887719917","price":89.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/G13wnCgtfv9798887719917.webp?v=1781572226","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/martial-arts-in-cinema-volume-2-the-golden-era-1988-1997-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}