Little Monk and the Mantis

[@PLUGO]

This project has been well over a year in the making. Available for Pre-Order on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Little-Monk-Mantis-Birth-Legend/dp/0804842213/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326141559&sr=8-1) with Behind-the-Page features to appear on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Monk-and-the-Mantis/199343656826608?sk=app_190322544333196)

_________________________http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383678_202011866559787_199343656826608_392933_1404 504338_n.jpg illustrated by yours truly . . .

[GeneChing]

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

[TaichiMantis]

Who was John Fusco's mantis teacher?

[GeneChing]

Who was John Fusco's mantis teacher? Stay tuned - we'll have an 'official' interview with John right here on KFM, when this book officially drops on May 10.

[GeneChing]

Here you go, TaichiMantis (and the rest of you as well) : John Fusco on LITTLE MONK AND THE MANTIS. (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=1044)

[@PLUGO]

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.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9447899/LittleMonk-TIGERfight.jpg

[TaichiMantis]

Interview and art!:cool:

[@PLUGO]

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 (http://www.amazon.com/Little-Monk-Mantis-Birth-Legend/dp/0804842213/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326141559&sr=8-1) the book. :)

[John Fusco]

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

[@PLUGO]

John Fusco interviewed on NPR (http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/94490/local-author-explores-kung-fu-legend-in-picture-bo/):

[@PLUGO]

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

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

[Featherstone]

I did, maybe I'll get a lucky break and win!! :D

[TaichiMantis]

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

[GeneChing]

See our LITTLE MONK AND THE MANTIS Autographed by John Fusco & Patrick Lugo winners (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1171355) thread.

[@PLUGO]

Martial artist and contributor to KFTC Stacey Nemour (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stacey-nemour/new-kung-fu-childrens-boo_b_1541465.html), 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.

[Lucas]

thats awesome! congrats!!

[@PLUGO]

thats awesome! congrats!!

Now if only I could get her (and just about anyone else) to write up some Amazon.com customer reviews (http://www.amazon.com/Little-Monk-Mantis-Birth-Legend/product-reviews/0804842213/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1)I would be fly-kicking with joy!



well not really, but it would sure be cool.

[Tao Of The Fist]

Now if only I could get her (and just about anyone else) to write up some Amazon.com customer reviews (http://www.amazon.com/Little-Monk-Mantis-Birth-Legend/product-reviews/0804842213/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1)I would be fly-kicking with joy!



well not really, but it would sure be cool.

I would be more than happy to as soon as it comes in the mail. :D

[Tao Of The Fist]

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.

[@PLUGO]

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.

There was one book where I super-compressed my signature, signing PLUGO rather than my full name. I suspect you're the recipient of this utterly unique copy.

[Lucas]

There was one book where I super-compressed my signature, signing PLUGO rather than my full name. I suspect you're the recipient of this utterly unique copy.

collectors edition rare print !!! :eek:

[@PLUGO]

collectors edition rare print !!! :eek:
Could be.

So far the books getting some solid reviews (http://www.amazon.com/review/R2P37UBFBO3QCW/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=0804842213&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=) over on Amazon.com


This book accomplished exactly what I hoped it would - introduced my kids to the practical, peaceful philosophy of Chinese martial arts...

though we could sure use more of 'em. ;)

[@PLUGO]

This is a charming rendering of an ancient legend and will appeal to those who enjoy martial arts, myths, and legends, or just a good story. (http://citybookreview.com/2012/07/little-monk-and-the-mantis-a-bug-a-boy-and-the-birth-of-a-kung-fu-legend/)

[@PLUGO]

got this for my 6 yr old nephew who just started studying martial arts. He loves it! He loves the story, and the artwork. And I'm happy knowing I got him something he can grow into, as he's learning to read books on his own now. It gives him another reason to practice reading! He even had his mom buy a copy as a gift for someone else, that's how much he digs it!
(http://www.amazon.com/review/R2J0LJ8ET9CICP/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=0804842213&linkCode&nodeID&tag)

[@PLUGO]

The Original Art from LITTLE MONK AND THE MANTIS will be on display at the 24th Annual Children's Book Illustrator Exhibition.

Other artists include

Audrey Coleman: Walter The ****ing Dog, Trouble At The Yard Sale (2004); Walter The ****ing Dog, Rough Weather Ahead (2005); Walter The ****ing Dog, Banned From The Beach (2007)

Susan Gal: Into the Outdoors; Please Take Me for a Walk; Day by Day (2012)

Jeremy Kwan: Get Out of My Head, I Should Go to Bed (2011)

Dona Turner: You Are a Gift to the World, The World is a Gift to You (2011)

Johnson Yazzie: Stone Cutter and the Navajo Maiden (2008)

Sara Palacios: Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match (2011)

Karen Hanke: Jazz Fly 2: The Jungle Pachanga (2010)

Elisa Kleven: Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World (2008)

Baje Whitethorne, Sr.: Beauty Beside Me, Stories of My Grandmother's Skirts (2011)

Demi: The Great Voyages of Zheng He (2012)

The show runs from February 6, 2013 — April 6, 2013 (Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11-5 p.m.) with an artists reception and book signing party on March 9, 1:00-4:00PM

Instructors can schedule a 1.5 hour tour (for k-2) or a 2 hour tour (grades 3-6) from Tuesday through Friday, at 9:30am or 11:30am or by appointment.

[@PLUGO]

Artwork from Little Monk and the Mantis has been featured prominently on page one of the Tri-City Voice (http://www.tricityvoice.com/).

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9447899/TriCityVoice-paper-Feb132013.JPG