Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted May 1, 2023 Member Share Posted May 1, 2023 Way of the Dragon - A novel based on the film is nearing completion. Written by my friend Tarquin Lash. Should be out in time for 20th July. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted May 3, 2023 Member Share Posted May 3, 2023 @shukocarl1441996347, I assume it's going to print on demand self-published softcover but can you give us a rough estimate of the price and the number of pages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted May 3, 2023 Author Member Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Yihetuan said: @shukocarl1441996347, I assume it's going to print on demand self-published softcover but can you give us a rough estimate of the price and the number of pages? Hello Yihetuan Price is going to be around £10 (maybe less). Page count not set yet. Though I expect it to be a slim volume like Mike Roote's Enter the Dragon was. I've read an earlier draft and it expands on the story in several new scenes to connect things that the film doesn't show. I think fans will enjoy it. Tarquin will have a cover mock-up ready in the next few days. Edited May 3, 2023 by shukocarl1441996347 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted May 3, 2023 Author Member Share Posted May 3, 2023 Here's the cover to the novel (subject to change though). It looks rather good I think. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted May 7, 2023 Author Member Share Posted May 7, 2023 (edited) Things are moving quickly as this nears to the printing stage. Should be ready way before July 20th (intended release date) This is an early version of the rear cover blurb: JUST A SHORT TIME AGO A YOUNG CHINESE FARMER LANDED IN ROME. NOW HE'S UP TO HIS NECK IN GUNS, KNIVES AND MOBSTERS AS HE HELPS A FAMILY FREIND DEFEND HER INHERITED RESTUARANT FROM A CRIMINAL SYNDICATE. CAN ONE MAN - WITH JUST HIS SKILL IN KUNG FU, PROTECT HER, HIS FRIENDS & HIS HONOUR FROM ASSASSINS, A RUTHLESS MOB & KARATE KILLERS? The first novel from TARQUIN LASH is an expanded and unnoficial tribute to a martial arts classic! Edited May 7, 2023 by shukocarl1441996347 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted May 16, 2023 Author Member Share Posted May 16, 2023 Now at the designers, should be printing by early next week. I've just read it and Tarquin's done a great job. It's like a director's cut with all the added scenes to fill the story. Some creative licence has been taken for sure because the film never explains a lot of things. It's like an alternate universe version of the same story with the same characters. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted May 16, 2023 Member Share Posted May 16, 2023 Can't wait to get it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted May 22, 2023 Author Member Share Posted May 22, 2023 On 5/16/2023 at 7:41 PM, sifu iron perm said: Can't wait to get it! Just a quick update...it will still be out for July but things have slowed a little, the designer and Tarquin are deciding if they should include movie stills and if so...what format would be best to present the book in terms of size /price? It's not just a case of sending the proof to the printers! Meanwhile...what could be next? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShawAngela Posted May 22, 2023 Member Share Posted May 22, 2023 8 hours ago, shukocarl1441996347 said: Just a quick update...it will still be out for July but things have slowed a little, the designer and Tarquin are deciding if they should include movie stills and if so...what format would be best to present the book in terms of size /price? It's not just a case of sending the proof to the printers! Meanwhile...what could be next? Man From HK in a novel ? Wow ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted May 22, 2023 Author Member Share Posted May 22, 2023 2 hours ago, ShawAngela said: Man From HK in a novel ? Wow ! You said it...not me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member legendarycurry Posted May 23, 2023 Member Share Posted May 23, 2023 When are we getting the Super Inframan Novelization Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted May 23, 2023 Author Member Share Posted May 23, 2023 20 hours ago, legendarycurry said: When are we getting the Super Inframan Novelization Feel free to write it, get it proof read, designed, printed and of course paid for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member legendarycurry Posted May 23, 2023 Member Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 minute ago, shukocarl1441996347 said: Feel free to write it, get it proof read, designed, printed and of course paid for. If only I had the skill, motivation, and finances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted May 24, 2023 Author Member Share Posted May 24, 2023 10 hours ago, legendarycurry said: If only I had the skill, motivation, and finances Yes, those are stumbling blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted June 8, 2023 Author Member Share Posted June 8, 2023 The book will be shipping from 16th June - 50 copies so PM me if you're interested in obtaining one? Below is the full cover. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DrNgor Posted June 17, 2023 Member Share Posted June 17, 2023 On 5/23/2023 at 6:46 PM, shukocarl1441996347 said: Feel free to write it, get it proof read, designed, printed and of course paid for. What are legal issues involved in doing unofficial novelizations of our favorite kung fu movies, Shaw or otherwise? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted June 17, 2023 Author Member Share Posted June 17, 2023 The same as the makers of the STAR TREK fan films on you tube. You are not attempting to own the story/characters. The copyright owner is acknowleged and the work is "Based on" an existing story. There are many fan-fiction properties out there in the public domain. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DrNgor Posted June 18, 2023 Member Share Posted June 18, 2023 I've always wanted to write a novelization of Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shukocarl1441996347 Posted June 19, 2023 Author Member Share Posted June 19, 2023 The novel is now shipping...7 sold in the last hour.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Karlos Posted June 19, 2023 Moderator Share Posted June 19, 2023 20 hours ago, DrNgor said: I've always wanted to write a novelization of Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin. Do it!! 😀👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted June 19, 2023 Member Share Posted June 19, 2023 On 6/18/2023 at 12:28 AM, shukocarl1441996347 said: The same as the makers of the STAR TREK fan films on you tube. You are not attempting to own the story/characters. The copyright owner is acknowleged and the work is "Based on" an existing story. There are many fan-fiction properties out there in the public domain. ill grab a copy, just send me an invoice paypal.. VIA PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Member Yihetuan Posted June 19, 2023 Member Share Posted June 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, sifu iron perm said: I always wondered if Bruce had married Nora instead of Linda. they would've been a power couple of HK and Asia. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted June 19, 2023 Member Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Yihetuan said: I always wondered if Bruce had married Nora instead of Linda. they would've been a power couple of HK and Asia. alternate reality there but remember there was still a miss Betty Ting Pei roaming about..somewhere! Edited June 19, 2023 by sifu iron perm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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