NY, Random House, (1986). The uncorrected proof copy of his highly acclaimed first book, a personal account of a trip to China to study with a martial arts master, and one of the more perceptive accounts by a Westerner both of contemporary China and of the traditions that underlie it. Made into an improbably well-received movie, for which Salzman wrote the screenplay and played himself. Light, partial cup ring to front cover, and a corner crease to the rear cover; near fine in wrappers. [#007181] SOLD