# Waxing on: The Karate Kid and Me - Hardcover

by **Ralph Macchio** (Author)

An instant _New York Times_ Bestseller!

Since _The Karate Kid_ first crane-kicked its way into the pop culture stratosphere in June 1984, there hasn't been a week Ralph Macchio hasn't 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 show Cobra Kai, he is finally ready to look back and cele-brate the legacy of _The Karate Kid_ in cinema, pop culture, and his own life.

The result, _Waxing On_, is a comprehensive look at the film that shaped Macchio as much as it influenced the world. He shares an insider's perspective of the untold story behind the scenes--the innocence of the early days; the audition process; his experiences working with Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka; and so much more. He also takes readers through the birth of some of the film's most iconic moments, including the creation of the famous crane kick and the touching scenes that revealed Mr. Miyagi's intriguing backstory.

Ultimately, the book centers on Ralph's indelible connection to 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 as well. It brings readers back to the day they met Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi for the first time, but also provides a fascinating lens into how our pasts shape all of us, and how they can come back to enrich our lives in surprising and wonderful ways.

### Author Biography

An actor, producer, director with an extensive list of credits, **Ralph Macchio** is best known for his celebrated performance as Johnny in Frances Ford Coppola's _The Outsiders_; the hit film _My Cousin Vinny_; and most notably for the title role in the popular classic _The Karate Kid_ and its successors. Expanding further on the Karate Kid Universe, Ralph continues to reprise his iconic role of Daniel LaRusso in the hit Netflix series _Cobra Kai_. He lives on Long Island with his family.

**Number of Pages:** 256

**Dimensions:** 0.94 x 8.52 x 5.83 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 18, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 28.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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