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Champions of the Galaxy: A novel idea

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Dec 29, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Grappling with Gaming

There is a drive to ban professional wrestling, but it is not being instigated by politicians in...

Book a fresh look at Jimmy Hart

Posted by Bob Kapur | Dec 22, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

It would be easy for wrestling fans of the ’80s and ’90s to dismiss Jimmy Hart as a...

Copeland’s book lacks an Edge

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 17, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The latest offering from the WWE’s publishing wing is Adam Copeland on Edge, an...

Banner Days a good human interest story

Posted by Rod Desnomie | Oct 7, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

After reading Banner Days: The Life of Pro Wrestling Legend Penny Banner, one may get the feeling...

Surprises expected in Watts book

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 9, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Cowboy Bill Watts has been known as many things during his career, from main event wrestler to...

A Penny for Banner’s thoughts

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 15, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

You’d think that a book about a poor girl from St. Louis who stumbles onto a career in pro...

Flair bio fascinating, brilliant

Posted by Bob Kapur | Jul 12, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

I’ve met Ric Flair twice in my life. The first time was outside Maple Leaf Gardens before a house...

Poet produces pildedriving poetry

Posted by Bob Kapur | Apr 28, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The only poems many wrestling fans appreciate are the raps that John Cena throws down as promos,...

Heenan book a gem

Posted by Jason Clevett | Apr 8, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Wrestlers writing a book are rapidly becoming a common occurrence, but only Mick Foley had...

Author thrilled to work with Brisco

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 29, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Growing up in North Carolina, William Murdock was a big wrestling fan, and a huge fan of Jack...

Brisco memoir recalls Funk feud

Posted by Steven Johnson | Mar 29, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Ali and Frazier. Nicklaus and Palmer. Chamberlain and Russell. For many long-time wrestling fans,...

New book, Hall of Fame excites Heenan

Posted by Jason Clevett | Mar 9, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

On the heels of 2002’s acclaimed Bobby the Brain: Wrestling’s Bad Boy Tells All, Sports...

WrestleCrap author aims for laughs

Posted by Jon Waldman | Feb 2, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Wrestling literature enthusiasts have been treated to numerous books highlighting the top...

Jeff Walton: Fan to insider to author

Posted by Steven Johnson | Jan 15, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Oh, to be young, carefree, living in sunny southern California … and publicizing...

Book has a ‘Chokehold’ on insiders

Posted by Steven Johnson | Jan 12, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

In the weeks since the release of Chokehold: Pro Wrestling’s Real Mayhem Outside the Ring,...

Ole Anderson offers insights and insults

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 5, 2004 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Simply put, there isn’t any other wrestling book out there like the new Ole Anderson...

Ole lets loose in new book

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 22, 2003 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Ole Anderson was never one to hold back his opinions. As a wrestler and a booker for decades, he...

The Stone Cold Truth, WWE style

Posted by Jason Clevett | Nov 12, 2003 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Mick Foley started the autobiography fad four years ago when he released Have A Nice Day. Since...

Book in works by Jimmy Hart

Posted by Meredith Renwick | Nov 4, 2003 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

You can add Jimmy “The Mouth of the South” Hart to the list of managers writing their...

DragonKing Press hits with Best Of

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 30, 2003 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The test of a book for me is how often I see myself referring to it down the road; does it have...

Buffalo book sales heat up

Posted by Greg Oliver | Mar 31, 2003 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

A normal path for a new book is a lot of sales in the first three months, and then things cool...

Gary Cappetta’s life on stage

Posted by Chris Schramm | Feb 13, 2002 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

The second run of his book tour is at an end, but Gary Michael Cappetta, the former ring announcer...

Book fair a hit at Cauliflower Alley

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 8, 2002 | CAC, Gary Howard Memorial Library

LAS VEGAS – It would be unfair to give Mick Foley all the credit, but the former WWF champ...

Book, website, school important to Missy

Posted by Jon Waldman | Dec 11, 2001 | Classics, Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

It might have taken a little extra time, but fans of former wrestling valet Missy Hyatt can...

Quackenbush on indy publishing and wrestling

Posted by Mike Altamura | Nov 20, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Every now and then, a new book emerges, which simply just stuns readers and critics alike. Mike...

SLAM! Wrestling: Diana Hart chat

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Nov 1, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Diana Hart joined SLAM! Wrestling live for a chat. Here’s the transcript: Moderator: Diana...

Diana Hart book will shock

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 26, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

I’ve been writing about wrestling for 17 years now, been to the Hart House in Calgary,...

Stu Hart bio due in March

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 25, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Following in the footsteps of his son Bret “The Hitman” Hart and his daughter Diana...

Kowalski photos, video don’t quite click

Posted by John Powell | Oct 10, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

There is no doubt that Wladek “Killer” Kowalski is truly a living legend in the pro...

‘Wrestling: A Pictorial History’ proves pictures aren’t always perfect

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Sep 18, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

By J MICHAEL KENYON – For SLAM! Wrestling A book worthy of close examination has arrived...

Diana Hart book out this fall

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 5, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Bret “Hitman” Hart soon won’t be the only Hart with a book on the shelves. His...

Another great book from Mick Foley

Posted by Slam Wrestling | May 10, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

By VINNIE BARTILUCCI – For SLAM! Wrestling Mick Foley has pulled off another score and...

Slam Wrestling: B. Brian Blair chat

Posted by Slam Wrestling | May 4, 2001 | Classics, Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

B. Brian Blair joined Slam Wrestling live for a chat on May 4, 2001. Here’s the transcript:...

B. Brian Blair believed in his book

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 3, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Canada and Canadians play a big part in the career of B. Brian Blair. For one, he considers...

Smarten Up! says B. Brian Blair

Posted by Slam Wrestling | May 2, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

By PEJMAN RAMEZANPOUR – For SLAM! Wrestling The average wrestling fans may remember B. Brian...

Pricey WrestleMania book not worth it

Posted by John Powell | Mar 21, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

At first glance WrestleMania: The Official Insider’s Story looks impressive. Its colour...

Autobiography in works from Lance Storm

Posted by John Molinaro | Feb 28, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Classics, Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Over the last few years, Lance Storm has gained the reputation of being one of the most eloquent...

Heels and Heroes too simplistic

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Feb 21, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

By PEJMAN RAMEZANPOUR – For SLAM! Wrestling Wrestling’s Heels and Heroes looks into...

‘The Buzz’ informative, if puzzling

Posted by Jon Waldman | Feb 9, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Ahh the glory days of wrestling. Hulkamania was running wild. Ric Flair was on top of the NWA....

The Buzz on Professional Wrestling: Book Excerpt

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Feb 8, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

SLAM! Wrestling is excited to offer you an excerpt from the upcoming paperback book from...

Killer Kowalski slams Chyna’s book

Posted by John Powell | Feb 6, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

Canadian wrestling legend and mentor to many of today’s top stars – Wladek...

Chyna’s book for fans only

Posted by John Powell | Jan 30, 2001 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

For once The Right To Censor, the heel faction sworn to remove all “filth” and...

Cappetta’s memoir fascinating and refreshing

Posted by John Molinaro | Nov 21, 2000 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

When I first looked through the press kit that accompanied Bodyslams! Memoirs of a Wrestling...

A year in wrestling with Blakwidow

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 15, 2000 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

One of the regular emails that comes in to SLAM! Wrestling is the “How do I become a...

How Blakwidow snared a publisher

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 15, 2000 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews

It’s clichéd to say it, but “Blakwidow” Amanda Storm used her sticky web site to...

Goldberg speaks his mind in new bio

Posted by Greg Oliver | Nov 14, 2000 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

The comparisons will be drawn between Bill Goldberg’s new book and those of both The Rock...

Christmas Chaos pure Foley fun

Posted by Bob Kapur | Nov 13, 2000 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

In the world of wrestling, Kane is a burn victim who takes his pain out on his opponents. His...

Extras in Foley’s paperback not worth it

Posted by Bob Kapur | Nov 2, 2000 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Mick Foley’s best-selling autobiography, Have a Nice Day! A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks has...

New collectibles book a must-have

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jun 27, 2000 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Not Another Collectible!

By TERRY HARRIS – For Slam Wrestling From a collector’s point of view, the new book...

Dibiase bares his soul

Posted by John Powell | Feb 12, 1998 | Gary Howard Memorial Library

Andre The Giant lifts people’s champion Hulk Hogan over his head slamming him hard to the...

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