Chris Bradford

For the rock musician, see Chris Bradford (rock musician).
Chris Bradford
Born (1974-06-23) 23 June 1974
Aylesbury, England
Occupation Author, Musician
Nationality English
Genre Adventure, Music, Thriller
Notable works Young Samurai
Website
www.chrisbradford.co.uk

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 33 years of 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

Young Samurai

Bodyguard

Gamer

Bulletcatcher

Music

References

  1. ↑ mostly books blog: Five Questions with Chris Bradford

External links

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