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Who Smashed Hollywood Barriers with Gung Fu?: Bruce Lee: A Who HQ Graphic Novel

by Teresa Robeson

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Bruce Lee’s path to changing American television

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Bruce Lee’s path to changing American television

Part of the Who HQ Graphic Novels line, this biography traces Bruce Lee’s rise through his role as Kato on the 1960s television series The Green Hornet. It centers on his effort to bring gung fu to a wider American audience while navigating the barriers facing an Asian American performer in a major supporting TV role. The book frames Lee’s screen career through determination, dedication, and a commitment to presenting his martial-arts abilities authentically. Full-color comic-book storytelling gives this account of television history, martial arts, and representation a visual format suited to the subject.

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Kids interested in Bruce Lee and martial arts history
Readers curious about Asian American representation in television
Fans of illustrated biographies and Who HQ books

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Bruce LeeGung fuTelevision historyAsian American representationDetermination

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Book overview

Discover how Bruce Lee introduced gung fu to millions across America through his historic role as Kato in this dynamic graphic novel by APALA Award-winning author Teresa Robeson and Eisner-nominated, APALA Honor-winning illustrator Ryan Inzana.

Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series!

Follow Bruce Lee as he breaks ground and makes gung fu (also known as kung fu) popular through the 1960s show The Green Hornet--pushing boundaries as the first Asian American man in a major supporting television role. A story of determination, dedication, and innovation, this graphic novel immerses readers in Bruce's journey to stardom as he fights to authentically showcase his martial-arts skills on screen. This powerful tale is brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

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