{"product_id":"waxing-on-ralph-macchio-9780593185834","title":"Waxing on: The Karate Kid and Me","description":"An instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince \u003ci\u003eThe Karate Kid\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Karate Kid\u003c\/i\u003e in cinema, pop culture, and his own life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe result, \u003ci\u003eWaxing On\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUltimately, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ralph Macchio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0593185838\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593185834\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dutton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/18\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.52h x 5.83w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/04\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2022 pg. 143","brand":"Ralph Macchio","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43945926918399,"sku":"9780593185834","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_01d891a9-c561-4f32-b035-71ea7abfb1cc.jpg?v=1681510547","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/waxing-on-ralph-macchio-9780593185834","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}