In the book Remembering the Master: Bruce Lee, James Yimm Lee and the Creation of Jeet Kune Do by Sid Campbell and Greglon Yimm Lee (James Lee's son) it is stated the initial run was 1,500 copies. The book was sold through James Lee's company Oriental Book Sales at a price of $5.
According to Sid Campbell and Greglon Yimm Lee's book Remembering the Master: Bruce Lee, James Yimm Lee, and the Creation of Jeet Kune Do, 1,500 copies were initially printed. The book was sold through Oriental Book Sales, which is owned by James Lee, at a price of $5.