Pro-Action Publishing (PO Box 26657, Los Angeles, CA 90026) publishes this revised and updated edition of Martial Arts Traditions, History, People (1983, Smithmark Publishers, Inc.). Carefully and thoroughly assembled, the entries encompass detailed descriptions of several dozen traditions, histories of martial arts in various parts of the world and in motion pictures, and profiles of major pioneers. Organizations and associations are described, but contact information is lacking. The bibliography is extensive and classified, but has not been updated. Includes many b&w photos. Assembled before computers were commonplace, this encyclopedia is clearly the fruit of great dedication. Its less-than-slick production somehow lends to its charm. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Read Less