JackLumber Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I, like many others, am also looking for a copy of Gary Hart's book. Is there anyway/anywhere to find a copy? Also, I too read Bryan's book and really enjoyed it. The layout of each chapter was cool with the blurb at the beginning of each talking about a moment during mania week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustronaut Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Anyone looking for Hart's book, DM me your email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoychers Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Just reading Ronda Rousey's book at the minute, and stumbled across Gene LeBell's book. Anyone read this? Think I'm going to order that Backlund book and this Strangler Lewis one next too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Gene's book has some great stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Sweetser Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm about a quarter of the way through Backlund's book and I'm really enjoying it so far. Great stories and you get a real sense of how he developed as he progressed through life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 An autographed Backlund book sounds pretty damn awesome, and at $35 that's one helluva deal. Considering books on average are $25 and up you're paying about $10 for a personalized autograph. Not bad. Can't say I've been a fan of Backlund, but I'd love to find out how he became who he is. Michael, Kev72, I'd love to see what you two thought of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Sweetser Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 An autographed Backlund book sounds pretty damn awesome, and at $35 that's one helluva deal. Considering books on average are $25 and up you're paying about $10 for a personalized autograph. Not bad. Can't say I've been a fan of Backlund, but I'd love to find out how he became who he is. Michael, Kev72, I'd love to see what you two thought of it. I've been reading it off and on throughout the day, and the good feeling about the book keeps going. The book is detailed without going too in depth and keeps the story moving. Like I said, you get a great sense of how his time in each territory and certain experiences shaped him into who he became as a wrestler and as a person. There's also some great insight into how Backlund was in line for the NWA World title and how he became the choice for WWWF champion. There's a bunch of sidebars from guys he worked around or with like Patterson, Harley Race, Stan Hansen, Terry Funk, Ken Patera and a lot more. I usually hate those in a book like this, but they have a lot of stories and are a good contrast to Backlund's stories, giving another side of what happened. The thing that gets across is how nervous Backlund was before matches and how concerned he was that he was doing his best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I read JTG's book this week. I agree that it is a quick, fun read. He spends a whole "chapter" defending his honest mistake of referring to Jim Johnston as Jim Henson, to the dismay of Vince. The funny part is that he refers to Johnston as "Jim Johnson"...in every instance. I'm convinced he still has no idea what the guy's last name is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Cool Strong Dude Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 What would you guys consider your top 5 favorites wrestling book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 What would you guys consider your top 5 favorites wrestling book?Bret Hart, Gary Hart, first Jericho,first Foley, and Hansen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADCAP Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Or you could replace the Hansen book with Dynamite Kids' book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper_kingpin Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Gary Harts's autobiography JJ Dillons autobiography Drawing Heat from Jim freedman Pain and Passion from Heath McCoy 5 is tough call between Lou Thesz' autobiography, Midnight Express scrap book from Cornette or Mick Foleys 1st autobiography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Gary hart Ist foley Mx scrapbook Tributes Hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 We've already been through this before, but no love for Terry Funk's book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 What would you guys consider your top 5 favorites wrestling book? In no specific order... Hart, Foley, Jericho, Dynamite, Holly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobholly138 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Hmm my top 5 In no kind of order hardcore Holly Foley's first Gary Hart Jericho's first Ring of Hell The worst that I have read have been Chyna's-Got the hardcover from Dollar Tree for a buck. Was not worth a buck. Hogan's first book-Again found the hardcover at Dollar Tree for a buck. Was barely worth that. Hogan's second book-Got the hardcover for $3. Love how some of the same stories as the first book are told again. But this time stuff in the stories is different. Brody-The parts written by his wife were not needed at all. Kind of glad I got my copy so cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdangerously Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Bret's book Foley's first Jericho's first Funk's book Hardcore History: The Extremely Unauthorized Story of ECW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Re: Daniel Bryan's book - how much, if any is written about the whole NXT/Nexus/tie choking/fire-and-rehire situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSJ Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 An update for one and all! Strangler Lewis: The Facts behind the Myth by Stephen Yohe with an introduction by John Pelan is available and shipping RIGHT NOW! To say that this is a monumental work is an understatement. Steve is one of wrestling's most exacting historians and he spent years putting this book together. Well over 300 pages including dozens of photos and the complete ring record of Strangler Lewis this is an oversize, coffee-table book, not a standard trade edition. Paperbound = $40 + $5 S & H in the US (International Orders, sorry, but please add $20 for S &H; if it turns out that I get billed less than that, of course I'll refund the difference.) Hardcover = $100.00 + $10 S & H in the US (International Orders, please add $30.00 (and that doesn't really cover it, but I'll split the difference as I'm ashamed of our PO for gouging people like this.) September Special!!!! Hardcover just $75.00 + appropriate S & H charges PayPal to [email protected] If you don't do the PayPal thing, e-mail me at [email protected] and we'll figure something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Re: Daniel Bryan's book - how much, if any is written about the whole NXT/Nexus/tie choking/fire-and-rehire situation? He goes into it about as deeply as you'd expect, given it ended up being just a blip on the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Sweetser Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 What would you guys consider your top 5 favorites wrestling book? Gary Hart - amazing insight into his booking philosophies Bret's, just for the detail in his career Jericho's first book - before his books break down into self-important starfucking. Foley's first book - set the standard, and without it, none of the others would've happened. And oddly, Road Warrior Animal's. I really enjoy the writing style and the stories are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeball Wizard Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Foley's first book- probably some nostagia talking here but it was a real good read. Bret Hart- its a bit of a chore to get through being that it is 2500 pages long, but definitely worth it. Dynamite Kid- a bit on the depressing side but good. Jericho's 1st book- good read and lead perfectly into the second, the second I found to be a bit of a let down but still better than most. Death of WCW - I know its riddled with inaccuracies, but its a fun read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Guy Named Tracy Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 In no particular order: Regal, Bret, 1st Jericho, Gary Hart, and Blassie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Re: Daniel Bryan's book - how much, if any is written about the whole NXT/Nexus/tie choking/fire-and-rehire situation? He goes into it about as deeply as you'd expect, given it ended up being just a blip on the radar. Which probably means not at all, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 What did you want out of it? He says he improvised to make stuff violent, Vince calls him up and says he has to fire him, he goes on the indies with an all new sympathy and sells a lot of merch before re-signing with WWE shortly thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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