Bruce Lee Centerfold Poster
About This Vintage Centerfold Poster
This original 1989 Bruce Lee centerfold poster was featured in the premier issue of Michael DePasquale Jr.'s Karate International magazine. A highly striking collectible for martial arts enthusiasts, it showcases a powerful, dynamic illustration of Bruce Lee wielding nunchucks, framed by a menacing, coiled golden dragon and a traditional martial arts crest. The bottom margin bears the authentic branding for Karate International, making this a rare piece of late-80s martial arts print history.
Item Details
Era: 1980s (1989)
Type: Vintage Magazine Centerfold Poster
Celebrites: Bruce Lee
Subject: Celebrities, Hollywood Movie Stars, Martial Arts, Commemorative, Sports Memorabilia, Movie Memorabilia
Dimensions: 16 × 11 inches (40.64 x 27.94 cm)
Printed: Double-sided
Reverse: The reverse side of this centerfold poster features fascinating editorial content from the same premiere issue of Karate International. It contains an excerpt titled "The Seattle Years" written by noted author and Bruce Lee biographer Tom Bleecker, accompanied by a thought-provoking, multi-column feature article headlined "Lee Had Lived?" asking how the martial arts legend might navigate modern entertainment, marketing, and technology. It also includes an original fan contest entry section in the lower right corner, complete with the original publication address in River Edge, NJ.
Condition: Because this was issued as a centerfold, it features the authentic factory fold line typical of original magazine centerfolds. Expected signs of original magazine binding and removal may be present, including staple holes, light impressions, and minor edge wear. These characteristics are consistent with the age and original publication of the piece.
Origin
Magazine: Karate International Magazine
Issue Date: 03/04 / 1989
Publisher: Michael DePasquale Jr.
