Portfolio

Waking Dragons

In 2002, Goran's karate instructor told him to fight 30 people one after the other, and somewhat stupidly, he agreed. The results of this experience were recorded in his first book, 'Waking Dragons', published by Summersdale in 2006. It became an instant bestseller on Amazon's martial arts listing, reached number 1 for several weeks, and, blasphemy of blasphemies, even outsold Bruce Lee for a while. Since then 'Waking Dragons' has become required reading in karate dojos around the world. The cover was designed by his trusty sidekick Adrian.

Four Shades of Black

When Goran's karate instructor wrote his own book, he turned to Adrian & Goran for help. Frankly they didn't want the hassle, but were too afraid to say no.

The result was 'Four Shades of Black'. Designed and art-directed by Adrian, and containing original photography shot for the project by Richard Pullar, 'Four Shades of Black' is regularly described as the most beautiful martial arts book ever produced, a coffee-table piece, and a work of art in itself. It has remained in the Amazon's Top 20 martial arts listings since 2007.

Spoiler alert: Goran managed to get into some of the photos. Look away now if you find scenes of violence distressing.

A Sudden Dawn

Goran's first novel was published by YMAA Fiction in 2010. Written as historical fiction, it is set in the 6th century and tells the story of Bodhidharma, the legendary warrior monk who brought Zen and martial arts to the Shaolin Temple. 'A Sudden Dawn' was described by Chris Crudelli (of the BBC's 'Mind, Body and Kickass Moves') as: 'The book martial artists have been waiting 2000 years for.'

Lautner sideboard

After completing a furniture design course at St Martin's College, Adrian designed the Lautner sideboard, inspired by the work of the American architect John Lautner, in particular the Goldstein Sheats house in California. Made from glass and walnut, the drawings and model have been completed, and he is currently developing the prototype.