An instant New York Times Bestseller!
Since The Karate Kid first crane-kicked its way into the pop culture
stratosphere in June 1984, there hasn't been a week Ralph Macchio hasn't
heard friendly shouts of "Wax on, wax off" or "Sweep the leg!" Now, with
Macchio reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso in the #1 ranked Netflix
show Cobra Kai, he is finally ready to look back and cele-brate the
legacy of The Karate Kid in cinema, pop culture, and his own life.
The result, Waxing On, is a comprehensive look at the film that shaped
Macchio as much as it influenced the world. He shares an insider's
perspective of the untold story behind the scenes--the innocence of the
early days; the audition process; his experiences working with Pat
Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka; and so much more. He also
takes readers through the birth of some of the film's most iconic
moments, including the creation of the famous crane kick and the
touching scenes that revealed Mr. Miyagi's intriguing backstory.
Ultimately, the book centers on Ralph's indelible connection to the film
itself, focusing on the reason that the characters and themes have
endured in such a powerful way, and how these personal experiences have
impacted Macchio's life as well. It brings readers back to the day they
met Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi for the first time, but also provides
a fascinating lens into how our pasts shape all of us, and how they can
come back to enrich our lives in surprising and wonderful ways.
