The Last Action Heroes

Focusing on the rivalry and eventual friendship between iconic action stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, this book explores the golden age of action films in the 1980s and '90s. It delves into their tumultuous history, set against the backdrop of Reagan's America and the Cold War, while also highlighting other action legends like Chuck Norris and Bruce Willis. Through candid interviews, it captures the rise and fall of the muscle-bound hero archetype, marking a pivotal shift in Hollywood's portrayal of masculinity as the genre evolved.