This massive study on action movies and stars from around the world, from the 1960s to the present, is filled with more than a thousand in-depth movie reviews that cover every action star who's crossed over from the world of martial arts, sports, professional wrestling, and stunt work. Exploding with beautiful images, exclusive interviews, and a thorough action star index, this one-of-a-kind movie reference book and comprehensive fan guide features reviews by the author, Zack Carlson ( Destroy All Movies!!! The Complete Guide to Punks on Film ), Vern ( A Study of the Ass-Kicking Films of Steven Seagal and Yippie Ki-Yay Moviegoer! ), Mike McBeardo McPadden ( Heavy Metal Movies and Going All the The Ultimate Guide to Teen Sex Comedies of the VHS Era ), and several others. It is a quintessential tribute to the men and women who have left their mark in the action and martial arts film genres.
