Martial Arts in Cinema Volume 2: The Golden Era (1988-1997)

Martial Arts in Cinema Volume 2: The Golden Era (1988-1997)

David Da Silva

Preface by Paul Maslak

568 pages

6x9 size

ISBN 9798887719900  paperback

ISBN 9798887719917 hardback

MARTIAL ARTS IN CINEMA – Volume 2 The Golden Era (1988–1997)

In 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.

Discover 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.

Packed with production anecdotes, fight choreography analysis, and exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and performers who shaped the genre.

Foreword by producer, screenwriter, and martial artist Paul Maslak, who shares his personal journey and discoveries in the industry.

Richly illustrated with rare photos and posters, this book is the ultimate English-language reference for the period that defined modern action cinema.

Over 500 pages of expert analysis and insider information.

The definitive guide to Hollywood's martial arts film revolution.

David 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.