There's also 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie. While not strictly a martial arts book, it has elements of magical - realist martial arts. The main character has unique abilities that are somewhat related to martial arts in a very imaginative and literary way.
Sure. 'The Book of Five Rings' by Miyamoto Musashi. It's not just about martial arts techniques but also about strategy and the way of the warrior. It's a classic that has influenced many martial artists.
Sure. 'The Book and the Sword' by Jin Yong is a great one. It combines martial arts with historical events and cultural elements. The characters' martial skills are well - defined and the plot is full of twists and turns.
Sure. 'The Legend of Condor Heroes' by Jin Yong is a great one. It has a rich plot full of martial arts battles, complex characters, and a touch of Chinese history and culture. Another is 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' which also showcases amazing martial arts elements and a story of love and honor in the martial arts world.
Sure. 'The Legend of Korra' graphic novels are great. They combine martial arts elements with a science - fiction world. Another one is 'Shadow of the Torturer' which has some unique martial arts - like combat in a very strange and science - fictional setting.
Sure. 'Laughing in the Wind' is a great one. It has a unique charm with its humorous and intelligent protagonist. The martial arts described are very creative. For example, the way the hero uses his internal energy in unexpected ways is really interesting.
The 'Legend of the Condor Heroes' by Jin Yong is also excellent. There are numerous martial arts styles, heroic characters, and a vast, detailed world. Jin Yong's writing makes the martial arts battles and the growth of the characters really engaging.
One of the best is 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' by Wang Dulu. It has been adapted into a famous movie. The book is filled with amazing martial arts descriptions and complex characters in a richly detailed historical setting.
Sure. 'The Karate Kid' novel can be a good start. It's simple and easy to understand, and it shows the basic principles of martial arts like discipline and respect through an engaging story. It also has some basic descriptions of karate moves.
Well, 'The Invisible Library' books have a touch of science fiction and also some action that can be related to martial arts. The characters often get into scrapes where they need to fight using their skills. Then there's 'Ancillary Justice'. While it's more focused on space opera and AI concepts, there are fight scenes that have a martial arts feel to them. Also, 'Altered Carbon' has some great fight sequences that are a mix of future tech and martial arts moves.
Definitely 'Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber'. Jin Yong is a master of martial arts novels. In this one, the search for the two powerful weapons, the Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber, drives the story forward. There are many heroic characters with different personalities and martial arts skills.
Sure. 'One - Punch Man' is a great pick. Despite its comical premise, it has some really well - done martial arts sequences. Saitama's effortless yet powerful fighting style is really interesting to see in graphic form.