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‘Glorious Wrestling Alliance’ is a sublime yet unusual homage to pro wrestling
Josh Hicks’ masterful collection of comic books are now available in a vibrant graphic novel...
B. Brian Blair creates a buzz with his autobiography
The latest buzz in the pro wrestling book world is that B. Brian Blair is releasing his...
Q & A: Faust shares her fascination with writing, lucha libre and peep booths
Christa Faust initially released her novel, Hoodtown, in 2004. But if you missed it the first time...
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WWE Superstar Handbook aimed at younger audience
The WWE Superstar Handbook is a 207-page stat-filled guide on over 300 superstars, from Smackdown, Raw, NXT, NXT UK, and legends alike. Written by Jake Black and published by DK, this compact handbook is full of pictures and fun-fact bubbles to accompany, mentioning...
‘Eat Like A Luchador:’ A Book of Meals and Mascaras
Growing up, my family would always travel on Sundays to visit my grandparents in Ogden, Utah. As soon as I entered the door, my grandma would greet us with hugs, kisses, and lots of food. My dad’s side of the family was always large, as various aunts, uncles, and...
Entry in Venues’ Series chronicles Amarillo’s early days
Scott Teal and Kriss Knights’ new book, The Great Pro Wrestling Venues Volume 6: Amarillo: 1911-1960, out now from Crowbar Press, covers 50 years of wrestling in the mid-sized Texas town. Located in the state’s panhandle, almost 400 miles from Dallas, Amarillo was...
Maguire’s book sings the praises of the man behind wrestling’s soundtrack
Pro wrestling has given the ears of its fans some memorable entrance theme music over the years. There’s “Sexy Boy” for Shawn Michaels. “Cool Cocky Bad” for the Honky Tonk Man. “Common Man Boogie” for the late Dusty Rhodes. And on behalf of all my fellow Canadian...
Meltzer gives readers immersive insight in 1993 yearbook
The anticipated continuation of pro wrestling author/journalist Dave Meltzer’s developing yearbook series revisits a historic, chaotic, and even scandalous 1993 in The Wrestling Observer Yearbook '93: The Year of Major Beginnings and Major Endings. The eventful year's...
Calvert and Baker educate readers on the history of pro wrestling in Toronto
Calling yourself a Toronto wrestling historian, and knowing very little about anything prior to 1978, is equivalent to calling yourself a Rhodes scholar with only a sixth grade education. For me reading From Nanjo to The Sheik: Tales from Toronto Wrestling written by...
