Little Monk and the Mantis

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This project has been well over a year in the making. Available for Pre-Order on Amazon.com with Behind-the-Page features to appear on Facebook

_________________________ [SIZE=“2”]illustrated by yours truly . . .[/SIZE]

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Our new sweepstakes

Enter to win LITTLE MONK AND THE MANTIS Autographed by author John Fusco and artist Patrick Lugo! Contest ends 6:00 p.m. PST on 05/17/2012. Good luck everyone!

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Who was John Fusco’s mantis teacher?

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wait for it…

[QUOTE=TaichiMantis;1169225]Who was John Fusco’s mantis teacher?[/QUOTE] Stay tuned - we’ll have an ‘official’ interview with John right here on KFM, when this book officially drops on May 10.

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It’s May 10th

Here you go, TaichiMantis (and the rest of you as well) : John Fusco on LITTLE MONK AND THE MANTIS.

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Who even remembers TIGER’s TALE

It’s a strange thing to read about one’s self in the third person (except here in the forum we’re every one’s got something to say about someone . . . or use to). Still people seem to be liking what they see. So for you all I’ll post this fight scene exclusively.

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Nice work!

Interview and art!:cool:

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Thanks,

This particular piece of art changed several time during the publishing process. At one point it was even going to be pulled from the story completely. Thankfully that is not the case. You can see the revised the art when you purchase the book. :slight_smile:

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Thank you, Taichi Mantis. All best wishes to you and your school.

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Thank you, Taichi Mantis. All best wishes to you and your school. Thanks for preserving
and promoting the Mantis tradition.

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Little Monk on the Radio

John Fusco interviewed on NPR:

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So . . . has anyone here signed up for the sweepstakes?

If so, and you win, I’ll draw a little something special for it!

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I did, maybe I’ll get a lucky break and win!! :smiley:

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If I win, I’m giving my copy to an 8 year old girl in our class that works her butt off!

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Our winners are announced

See our LITTLE MONK AND THE MANTIS Autographed by John Fusco & Patrick Lugo winners thread.

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Reviewed in THE HUFFINGTON POST

Martial artist and contributor to KFTC Stacey Nemour, had some nice things to say about the book:

The book Little Monk and the Mantis is a thrilling tale from Hollywood screenwriter John Fusco of one boy’s search for self-expression, courage and the peaceful, non-violent teachings at the root of true martial arts. This book is accompanied by beautiful art illustration by Patrick Lugo, who is art director for Kung Fu Tai Chi magazine

This is the fascinating story of how the Praying Mantis style came to be.

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thats awesome! congrats!!

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Thanks

[QUOTE=Lucas;1171885]thats awesome! congrats!![/QUOTE]

Now if only I could get her (and just about anyone else) to write up some Amazon.com customer reviews I would be fly-kicking with joy!

[SIZE=“2”]well not really, but it would sure be cool.[/SIZE]

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[QUOTE=Design Sifu;1172124]Now if only I could get her (and just about anyone else) to write up some Amazon.com customer reviews I would be fly-kicking with joy!

[SIZE=“2”]well not really, but it would sure be cool.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

I would be more than happy to [SIZE=“2”]as soon as it comes in the mail. :D[/SIZE]

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I just got the book in the mail yesterday!

I posted a review on Amazon for you Patrick, but I don’t have a camera right now to show you which copy I got. it looks like the one you put a picture up of, except the mantis is on the right side of your signature and your sig is alot shorter.