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Macchio, Ralph, 1961-

Waxing on : The karate kid and me / Ralph Macchio. - Center Point Large Print edition. - 263 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm -

Becoming the kid -- Soulful magic -- Strawberry shortcake and the cannoli -- The Zabka experience -- The crane takes flight -- The "eighties" of it all -- Frozen in time -- Theories and debates (and the birth of Cobra Kai) -- Impact and inspiration -- Finding balance -- Do-overs -- Waxing onward.

"A fun-filled memoir by the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai actor that's equal parts nostalgia and contemporary relevance, based on both the classic movies and his current show, which is Netflix's #1 hit and gaining legions of new fans from every generation"--

ISBN: 9781638086468 163808646X

LCCN: 2022949811

Subjects--Personal Names:
Macchio, Ralph, 1961-

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Karate kid (Motion picture : 1984)
Cobra Kai (Television program)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Actors--United States--Biography.
Martial arts films--History and criticism.--United States
Martial arts television programs--History and criticism.--United States
Large type books.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Autobiographies.
Large print books.