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Linus

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  • Birthday 04/21/1972

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  1. Thank you so much! I debated myself about the level of detail to go into but then I figured, this is the only time these things are ever going to be written about!
  2. Finished Kayfabe by Patrick Reed last night and I can thoroughly recommend it. It is strongest in the early chapters, delivering almost unbelievable tales of shady characters but Pat’s fluid writing and view through the window of kayfabe make even the more familiar (to me) later stories an entertaining and interesting read.
  3. You're too kind - I hope you enjoy its contents as much as its girth! As for volume 3, I'm taking a short break to write about something else for a change (but don't worry, it's still a niche of a niche of a niche, this time about US soccer between the NASL and MLS) but there will be a volume 3. I've resigned myself to doing this for the rest of my life now. Volume 3 kicks off with Pancrase and then goes on to IWA: Japan, IWA: Kakutoshijoku (and the rest), before (hopefully) finishing up with Big Japan. As for joshi, it's really not my area of expertise but if no-one else has done it before I go insane, I'll crank one out! Incidentally, if someone does want to write a history of joshi promotions, I'll lend a hand with what I've learned writing these!
  4. Volume 2 of BLOOD & THUNDER, the history of the Japanese independent wrestling scene promotion by promotion, is OUT NOW! Featuring W*ING, WAR, Michinoku-Pro, and 6 others* (including a full index)! You can buy it in hard copy here: tinyurl.tinyurl.com/yc8msckr/ and as an eBook here: tinyurl.com/5n887cft * Oriental-Pro, Network of Wrestling, Pro-Wrestling Crusaders, Heisei Ishingun, Social Pro-Wrestling Federation, and Go Gundan!
  5. I PROMISE that Blood & Thunder vol2 is IMMINENT but in the meantime you can buy the 2nd edition of vol1 either in hard copy (https://t.co/SlCjWMXH9K) or as an ebook (http://amzn.eu/d/dR1R259). I've also made Wrestling Can Be Anything vol1 - a collection from the first 5 issues of my 'zine and some stuff from STARBURST magazine - available to buy as an ebook for the first time: https://amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CJLT5T81! Hard copy also available here: https://lulu.com/shop/alan-boon/wrestling-can-be-anything-vol-1/paperback/product-6zm86y.html…! Both books come with a YOU LEARNED SOMETHING! guarantee!
  6. As much as it's worth, there was no-one more influential in my wrestling fandom than DEAN~! When I really want to write like I love something - anything! - I write like DEAN~! wrote. And he REALLY loved this shit. Rest in fucking power~!~!~!~!~! (And I would be ALL OVER a collection of the DVDVRs)
  7. Just finished Schneider’s Way of the Blade in three sittings. I have some issues with the formatting but the writing is excellent and reminds me why I fell in love with this place over 20 years ago. I’d definitely read another volume that delved deeper into sleazy lucha…
  8. I'll kick things off with my very early-2000s heavy list: Atlantis, Black Warrior, Emilio Charles Jr, Dr Cerebro, Dr Wagner Jr, Rey Bucanero, Satanico, Shocker, Super Crazy, and Villano III.
  9. Thanks Curt! I’m so happy that it hit the spot for someone other than me! If I’m honest, there’ll probably be at least four books… I’ve already written the first 2 chapters of the second, which will cover W*ING, WAR, Oriental-Pro, NOW, Michinoku-Pro, Pro-Wrestling Crusaders, IWA: Japan, IWA: Kokusai, and more!
  10. Aww, bless you! I get roughly the same amount from both so it's up to you what you prefer - I always go hard copy!
  11. My book on the history of Japanese independent wrestling is now available as an eBook from the Kindle store: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQCZC4W Here's the blurb: "In 1983, as the result of a dispute between the executives of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, the first independent wrestling promotion in Japan for over a decade was formed. This set off a chain of events that heralded a new era for the sport, sparking a revolution that took pro-wrestling in a thousand new directions. Featuring histories of the UWF, FMW, RINGS, and more, this is the story of the first 10 promotions of the independent era and the men who created them…"
  12. Issue 14 of the UK's premier* wrestling fact 'zine is out NOW! Featuring a history of wrestling mummies, Tiger Mask(s), the early days of Brian Christopher, and the story behind the first wrestling action figures in the US! (* only) 44 pages, black & white, 10pt Trebuchet MS You can get a copy posted to your house by sending £3.50 (£4.50 for anywhere outside the UK) through PayPal to [email protected]. Please tick the "sending to a friend or family" box and put your address in the notes so I know where to send it to! Alternatively, you can use the webstore at wrestlingcanbeanything.bigcartel.com, but it costs an extra 50p! I also do PDF copies for £1 each! Also, my book is still available if you want the full (and I mean FULL) story of Japanese independent wrestling - bit.ly/BldThndr
  13. Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad the level of detail isn't too much! It became a worry when I realised that the story of these promotions (and there are another 40 before the 90s runs out) would be bible-length but I kept finding little details that needed to be included! And, yes, Lulu's print-on-demand means books like this can be made with limited money up front - it's a lovely system!
  14. So I wrote a book, the story of the first 10 promotions of the Japanese independent wrestling era, featuring the histories of the UWF, FMW, RINGS, UWFi and more. 500 pages! If you've got any interest in pro-wrestling, or are just curious about weird scenes, this might be the book for you! Just £15 ($20 US) + p&p! Physical copies only for now but digital to follow! (Oh, and it’s dedicated to DEAN~!, Rippa, Schneider, Rev Ray, Ganc, Pogo Pete, and Naimark because the DVDVR was life) https://www.lulu.com/.../paperback/product-nekjv7.html
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