Bruce Lee

LEE, BRUCE, 1940 to 1973

Bruce Lee

Hong Kong–American martial artist and actor.

Books
5
Editions tracked
5
First editions
5
Nationality
United States, British Hong Kong
For collectors

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Reading guide

Bruce Lee books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1963Chinese Gung FuOriental Book Sales
  2. 1975Tao of Jeet Kune DoOhara Publications
  3. 1976Bruce Lee's Fighting MethodOhara Pubs
  4. 1994Bruce LeeLittle Wolff Publishing Group
  5. 2000Striking ThoughtsTuttle Publishing
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What order should I read Bruce Lee's books in?

In publication order they begin with Chinese Gung Fu (1963), then Tao of Jeet Kune Do (1975) and Bruce Lee's Fighting Method (1976). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Bruce Lee's first book?

The earliest book we list is Chinese Gung Fu, first published in 1963.

When was Bruce Lee born?

Bruce Lee was born in 1940 and died in 1973.

How many Bruce Lee books does MyVolumes track?

We track 5 books by Bruce Lee across 5 editions, 5 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Bruce Lee book is a first edition?

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