The Kick-A** Book of Cobra Kai: An Official Behind-the-Scenes Companion

By Rachel Bertsche

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 readers through the karate-crazed San Fernando Valley. The legacy of The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai continues with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations as well as 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Nov 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9780063217867

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.