London: Pelham Books, (1968) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A title in the Pelham Sports Books series. Set in Southern California, this is "an adventure story for boys built around the ancient traditions of Judo, . . . Plenty of action, both on and off the Judo mat, keep this story of Rod Mitchell's self-development in Judo exciting. Based on accurate Judo data, it provides an original and valuable view of a new world of sports for boys." Not only does Rod learn restraint, and how to deal with a bully, this book also includes lessons on racial tolerance. INSCRIBED by the author on the front endpaper and dated in 1976.) A classic work on martial arts. 158 pp.

Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, (2011.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A young boy gradually comes to understand - and appreciate - his Chinese grandfather, an expert in tai chi. SIGNED on the title page by the author with the words "Happy Reading." Illustrated with full color paintings by Yan Nascimbene and also with small drawings showing the various tai chi postures. Oblong format. Unpaginated. ISBN: 9780763646424.

Boston: Ymaa Publication Center, (2007) dj. Hardcover first edition - An apocalyptic thriller - "Practitioners of a secret art that bestows immortality and more, Sanfeng and Zetian are brother and sister and have lived together in China for more than 3000 years. Now, in the near future of 2009, they face an enemy they recognize from their childhood, a terrifying disease that left them orphaned and alone in the world.The disease kills quickly and without mercyÑvictims die grimacing grotesquelyÑand as it spreads, it brings the siblings to the edge of apocalypse" 332 pp. ISBN: 978-1594390876.

New York: Random House, (1986.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A beautifully written and perceptive account of Salzman's experiences in China from 1982, when he arrived in Hunan Province to teach English, to 1984 - or as the dust jacket describes it: "A Young American Encounters Swordsmen, Bureaucrats and Other Citizens of Contemporary China." Already skilled in the martial arts, he was invited to become the only pupil of Pan Qungfu, China's foremost wushu (kung fu) expert. Finalist of the Pulitzer Prize and the basis for a movie, for which Salzman wrote the screenplay and played himself. Calligraphy by the author. 211 pp. ISBN: 0-394-551567.

New York: Random House, (1986.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A beautifully written and perceptive account of Salzman's experiences in China from 1982, when he arrived in Hunan Province to teach English, to 1984 - or as the dust jacket describes it: "A Young American Encounters Swordsmen, Bureaucrats and Other Citizens of Contemporary China." Already skilled in the martial arts, he was invited to become the only pupil of Pan Qungfu, China's foremost wushu (kung fu) expert. Finalist of the Pulitzer Prize and the basis for a movie, for which Salzman wrote the screenplay and played himself. Calligraphy by the author. 211 pp. ISBN: 0-394-551567.