SinceThe Karate Kidfirst crane-kicked its way into the pop culture stratosphere in June 1984, there hasnt been a week Ralph Macchio hasnt 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 showCobra Kai, he is finally ready to look back at this classic movie and give the fans something theyve long craved.

The book willbe Ralph Macchios celebratory reflection on the legacy ofThe Karate Kidin film, popculture, and his own life. It will be a comprehensive look at a film that shaped him as much as it influenced the world. Macchio will share an insider’sperspective of the untold story behind his starring rolethe innocence of the early days, the audition process, and the filmmaking experienceas well as take readers through the birth of some of the films most iconic moments.

Ultimately, the book centerson 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. It will bring readers back to the day they met Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi for the first time, but will also provide a fascinating lens into how our pasts shape all of us and how the past can come back to enrich one’s life in surprising and wonderful ways.