The KickA Book of Cobra Kai, Rachel Bertsche
The KickA Book of Cobra Kai, Rachel Bertsche
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The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai
An Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion

Author: Rachel Bertsche

Narrator: Brittany Pressley, Jeff Gurner, James Fouhey, Fred Berman, Dan Bittner, Brian Nishii, Grace Capeless, Jesse Vilinsky

Unabridged: 4 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 11/15/2022


Synopsis

Calling all bada**es! The only official guide to the kickin' world of the Emmy-nominated and globally beloved show Cobra Kai is here.The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai is a celebration of the superfans — an essential companion to the show acting as a master sensei ready to guide listeners through the karate-crazed San Fernando Valley. The legacy of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai continues with interviews with Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Martin Kove (John Kreese), Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz), and Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso).The show’s creators will give an unprecedented look inside the making of Cobra Kai and the writing, directing, and production of this beloved franchise that has grown from scrappy underdog to a global phenomenon. Hear directly from the show’s crew and get an exclusive behind -he-scenes look into fight choreography from the stunt team; journey with the set designers through the Valley, from the magical retreat of the Miyagi-do dojo to the humble strip mall that houses the Cobra Kai dojo; and learn from the composers how the bada** soundtrack for the show was conceived. And MUCH MORE!Remember: Strike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy.

About Rachel Bertsche

Rachel Bertsche is the bestselling author of The Kids are in Bed: Finding Time for Yourself in the Chaos of Parenting, MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend and Jennifer, Gwyneth, and Me: The Pursuit of Happiness, One Celebrity at a Time. She is also a journalist and editor whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Parents, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, Seventeen, Self, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, New York, and more. A former producer for Oprah.com and an editor at O: The Oprah Magazine, she lives in Chicago with her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill on December 31, 2022

The first official guide to the making of the hit series Cobra Kai. Rachel Bertsche goes behind the scenes of one of my favourite TV series, but I felt that she only really scratched the surface. There are some good interviews with the lead actors, writers, stuntmen etc that are well worth a read. Ho......more

Goodreads review by David on January 15, 2023

Just finished my first book of 2023, “The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai: An Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion Book” by Rachel Bertsche (2022). This is a really fun behind-the-scenes book on the Netflix series with lots of cool photos and interviews with all involved (the showrunners, actors, writers......more

Goodreads review by Michael on July 02, 2024

Fun book to read, ton's of pictures.......more

Goodreads review by L.C. on May 29, 2023

Loved it. Can't wait to do a full on re-watch and notice even more easter eggs.......more

Goodreads review by Cassie on February 07, 2025

Summary: A behind the scenes book of the cobra Kai TV show. Provides quotes from both the actors and directors that give insight into the characters mindsets and motivations which might not have been too obvious from watching the show. Has fun little tidbits every few pages such as Johnny’s road trips......more