Books
My books, Life of Action: Interviews with the Men and Women of Martial Arts and Action Cinema, speak to some of the best action cinema-based actors, filmmakers and stunt people in the business on their lives and careers. Featuring exclusive conversations, and never-before-seen images, they offer a rare glimpse into what it takes to create some of the most demanding movies and shows of their kind. These books are currently out-of-print in physical form, but the second volume is still available on Kindle.
Life of Action II
The Sequel (First published: 2020)
Life of Action II takes readers behind-the-scenes once again for a compelling series of conversations, shedding light on the overlooked and misunderstood world of action genre cinema. In this brand-new collection of original interviews, we meet and get under the skin of some of the hardest working actors, filmmakers and stunt professionals working today to find out what motivates and inspires them, and the lessons we can take.
Featuring new interviews with top talent such as Zoë Bell (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Death Proof), Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite, Spawn), Frank Grillo (Captain America: Civil War, Wheelman), Tony Jaa (Fast & Furious 7, Ong Bak), Simon West (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Con Air), Vic Armstrong (Total Recall, Raiders of the Lost Ark), Gareth Evans (Apostle, The Raid) and many more, this is a must-have for creatives and film fans, alike.
Sharing unique stories and exclusive images from Bond, Indiana Jones, John Wick, The Raid, The Expendables and more, Life of Action II is an action-packed anthology unlike any other and raises the bar as any sequel should.
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Life of Action
The Original (First published: 2015)
Martial Arts and Action cinema fans can now get the inside track on their favourite stars and movies through this fascinating selection of candid interviews with top talent such as Scott Adkins (Undisputed II & III, The Expendables 2), Donnie Yen (Ip Man, Special ID), Dolph Lundgren (Rocky IV, The Expendables), Tsui Hark (Once Upon a Time in China, Detective Dee) and Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs, House of Flying Daggers).
There are also unique insights from the creators of the hugely popular Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist series and the action teams behind John Wick, The Expendables, Warrior, Haywire and more.
Featuring never before seen interviews and exclusive images, Life of Action provides an intriguing first-hand account from the best in the business and is a must-read for all fans of high-kicking, high-octane cinema.
Reviews
“Respectful and thorough” - Total Film
“Packed with entertaining and insightful interviews that any action fan needs in their collection” ★★★★★ - The Action Elite
“Takes it to the next level” ★★★★★ - Eastern Film Fans
“A must-read for fans of the genre” ★★★★ - The Hollywood News
"Inspiring and captured brilliantly" - Kung Fu Movie Guide
“The first book was amazing but this [the sequel] tops it… the Terminator 2 of books” - Action Reloaded
“If anyone out there wants to make it in the action business, you need to read Life of Action” - Scott Adkins, actor and producer
“This amazing collection of stories and insight from the best martial artists, action stars and stunt men in the business, is guaranteed to kick some ass" - 87Eleven Action Design