The Fake Books
Fake copies:
- The first bootleg books started appearing in the late 1970s/early 1980s. They could be bought from advertisements in the back of martial arts magazines such as this one from GIKO LTD in Birmingham England.
- Usually, but not always, have a bright yellow or sometimes (rarely) a pink cover.
- Often have a stapled spine (i.e. like a magazine or pamphlet). This is the most common version that I see for sale.
- Sometimes have a flat spine but rarely have the book and author name on the spine (i.e. blank spine).
- Usually have darker or blurrier photos.
- Typically ARE NOT stapled on the inside cover (unless it's a pamplet type version which I already stated above is not authentic).
Advertisement for Bruce Lee special books with various titles and prices.
Fake #1 - Bright Yellow, Blank Spine, No Staples inside
Fake #2 - Bright Yellow, Blank Spine, No Staples inside
Fake #3 - Wide Spacing on Right Side of Front Cover, Blurry Pictures, Blank Spine
Fake #4 - Pamphlet Style, No Flat Spine
Fake #5 - Pamphlet Style, No Flat Spine
Fake #6 - Pamphlet Style, No Flat Spine
Fake #7 - Pamphlet Style, No Flat Spine
