New Book Celebrates Unsung Heroes Of Action Cinema

Author and action movie aficionado Mike Fury has been in touch this week to update us on his new book, ‘Life of Action’.  The work will comprise a series of interviews which Mike has conducted with the best workers and biggest names of action cinema.  An example and pictured holding the new release is Scott Adkins, who really needs no introduction.

The book unites influential figures from the world of action also including actors Dolph Lundgren (Rocky IV), Donnie Yen (Ip Man), Cynthia Rothrock (Police Assassins) and Joey Ansah (Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist), stunt veterans J.J. Perry (Warrior), Chad Stahelski and David Leitch of 87Eleven Action Design (and co-directors of John Wick), filmmakers Tsui Hark (Detective Dee), Isaac Florentine (Ninja: Shadow of a Tear) and many others. Author Mike Fury has written for magazines such as Martial Arts Illustrated and Combat, though “Life of Action” marks his first book, featuring 35 interviews in total.

“I am a huge action fan so the book has been a real passion project for me and I found the process very inspiring” he commented. “People think of action as dumbed down entertainment but these actors and stunt performers put their bodies on the line for our enjoyment. The filmmaking process is also far more technical than you might think, especially in capturing action, so I wanted to shed light on what I felt was a misunderstood subject.”

Actor, Scott Adkins said: “This is the perfect book for anyone with an interest in action filmmaking. I’ve never seen so many influential artists from the business share their stories in one book. It truly is a must have.” The book is available now and published by Mill City Press. For more information on the book, visit: www.mikefury.net/lifeofaction

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