The current selection in the Vancouver Book Club is Lee Henderson's award winning book, The Man Game, and we'll be hosting Lee for a chat this coming Wednesday, May 25 at 7pm at the historic Vancouver Park Board office in Stanley Park (directions HERE). This is a free event where we're inviting all of you who have read this great book to come down and have an intimate talk with the author for a couple of hours.
In the few days leading up we're sharing the entire collection of original illustrations that Lee drew to illustrate the different moves in the actual Man Game he dreamed up!
Figure 7.1
The Point and Click
If your opponent fails to accomplish his move and finds himself belly up, you are granted a point if you can deliver him a decisive blow to the midsection.
Figure 7.2
The Cherry Tree Clutch, alternative sketch
Figure 8.1
Rook Takes Pawn, alternative sketch
Figure 9.1
Beat the Fish
When the great coho spawn every autumn finds you kicking at the fish beneath your feet, concentrate on your movements and repeat them in your next game.
Figure 9.2
Gone Fishin
Your opponent's face should be as firmly planted in the earth as you are free a any gravitational impediments; airborne versatility will surely impress the court a public opinion.
Figure 9.3
The Campbell, aka the Faint
As a matter a comic timing as athleticism or stratagems, the Faint is popular among the lesser talents whose charms lie in their persona. Few oppononents will be tricked into catching your fall, but the laughter a the crowds can be it's own reward.
Figure 9.4
The Medical Breakthrough, early sketch
Figure 9.5
The Pisk, alternative sketch, the moment before the thrown punch is transformed into a ballroom move
Figure 9.6
Sausage Links
Molly once told Litz to strangle Pisk upside-down. This move requires the strangler to maintain his balance while the victim must complete and entire tai chi routine. In the event that both players complete the part in the Sausage Links, no points are awarded.
Figure 9.7
The Litz, side angle view, winning punch
Don't miss the FREE Vancouver Book Club meeting with Lee Henderson on Wednesday, May 25 at 7pm at the historic Vancouver Park Board office in Stanley Park! Click HERE for directions.
