Chris Bradford
| Chris Bradford | |
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| Born |
23 June 1974 Aylesbury, England |
| Occupation | Author, Musician |
| Nationality | English |
| Genre | Adventure, Music, Thriller |
| Notable works | Young Samurai |
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Chris Bradford is an author, professional musician and black belt martial artist, best known for his children's fictional series, Young Samurai.
The first Young Samurai book, The Way of the Warrior, was published by Puffin Books in 2008. Disney bought the rights in the same year and are due to publish early 2009. Bradford has also written a number of books on the music business, including the critically acclaimed Heart & Soul: Revealing the Craft of Songwriting (Sanctuary, 2005), Crash Course Songwriting (Omnibus, 2007) and the three-part illustrated series of music business books for teenagers, Record Deals OutLoud, Music Publishing OutLoud and Artist Management OutLoud (Music Sales, 2006).
Before becoming a full-time author, Bradford was a professional songwriter, who worked with many successful musicians including Dave Calhoqoun (Ian Brown 'F.E.A.R.'); Ivor Novello winner Iain Archer (Snow Patrol); and the legendary Graham Gouldman (10cc). As an artist himself, Bradford performed with James Blunt, at the Notting Hill Carnival and for Queen Elizabeth II.
As a martial artist, Bradford joined a Judo club at the age of 8 years and has over 20 years experience in martial arts in various styles including Shotokan Karate, Muay Thai, Aikido and Taijutsu in which he is a black belt. Bradford now trains in Iaido and Wado Ryu Karate.
In 2013, Bradford published the first book in a new series, 'Bodyguard: Hostage'. The book involves a young teenage bodyguard Connor Reeves assigned to protect the daughter of the US President. At an event in Abingdon in 2013,[1] Bradford revealed that there are six books planned in the series, with an overarching conspiracy hinted at in the first book.
In 2014, he regularly visits schools promoting his books, while giving martial arts demonstrations to students.
Bibliography
ninja
- ninja: first mission (2011)
- ninja: death touch (2013)
- ninja: assassin (2014)~june~
Young Samurai
- Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior (2008)
- Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword (2009)
- Young Samurai: The Way of the Dragon (2010)
- Young Samurai: The Ring of Earth (2010)
- Young Samurai: The Ring of Water (2011)
- Young Samurai: The Ring of Fire (2011)
- Young Samurai: The Ring of Wind (2012)
- Young Samurai: The Ring of Sky (2012)
Bodyguard
- Bodyguard: Hostage (2013)
- Bodyguard: Ransom (May 1, 2014)
- Bodyguard: Ambush (May, 2015)
Music
- Heart & Soul: Revealing The Craft Of Songwriting (2005)
- Record Deals OutLoud (2006)
- Music Publishing OutLoud (2006)
- Artist Management OutLoud (2006)
- Crash Course Songwriting (2007)
References
- Young Samurai website
- Chris Bradford website
- The Viney Agency website
- Chris Bradford's page on AuthorsAbroad.com School Author Visits
External links
- Official Young Samurai website
- Official author website
- Chris Bradford's page on AuthorsAbroad.com School Author Visits
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