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The Grapple Manual: Heroes and Villains from the Golden Age of World Wrestling

The Grapple Manual: Heroes and Villains from the Golden Age of World Wrestling

by Dickie Davies (Author), Dickie Davies (Author), Kendo Nagasaki (Author)

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    Hardcover 2005

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Synopsis

Kendo Nagasaki, a masked wrestler for over 40 years, celebrates the hilarious and theatrical 'sport' of professional wrestling. Alongside the golden greats - Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks, Mick McManus and Hulk Hogan - this highly illustrated book profiles over 30 often ridiculously named, bizarrely dressed wrestlers from Britain and America. This is the cue for truly fascinating, anecdote-packed biographies - remember, these are not normal people - and hilarious imagery: think horrendous haircuts, over-the-top outfits, ludicrous stage personas and 30-stone men in leotards. Making this a truly unique book, there's the opportunity for the reader to learn, through step-by-step instructions, the wrestlers' flamboyant fighting moves - clothes lines, body splashes and pile drivers (don't worry, all will be explained) - thus proving that anyone can put the showmanship back into self-defence.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 96
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: W&N
Published: 08 Sep 2005
ISBN 10: 0297844199
ISBN 13: 9780297844198
Book Overview: A remarkable humour title that has a sound base in the sport and nostalgia markets. Wrestling books have an excellent sales track record and this is the most mainstream-targeted title ever produced. Kendo Nagasaki is a wrestling icon, household name and the last remaining survivor of the golden age of wrestling. Published to coincide with 2005's wrestling renaissance and complete with a foreword by WORLD OF SPORT's cult presenter Dickie Davis.

Author Bio
Kendo Nagasaki is a masked samurai who has been a professional wrestler for over 40 years. He nearly represented his country at Olympic level but a mysterious life changing experience led to him to live the life of a deceased samurai warrior. A man of mystery, Kendo has been painted by Sir Peter Blake and could be described as a British institution. He was the subject of a BBC2 ARENA documentary and recorded their highest ever audience figures. Dickie Davies was the highly-respected presenter of ITV's WORLD OF SPORT. Famed for his 'badger' white-steaked hair and smooth style, he is fondly remembered and has established an enormous retro-cult status.