Sheffbag Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 19 hours ago, The Reverend said: Now on sale: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bushwhackers-Blood-Sweat-Cheers/dp/B0BHKYMTS5/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1GFE5ZT3ALOAR&keywords=blood+sweat+and+cheers&qid=1667316503&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjc4IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=blood+swrat+and+cheers%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1 Just had my copy delivered and had a flick through. Looks like it could be a good read. Bit steep at £23 for a paperback. let us all know if its worth it as crimble is round the corner  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Vince is obviously an utter cunt, but I think I'll get this. Sounds great. https://www.ringmasterthebook.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 After clicking that striking artwork to view the preorder page, I hope the adage about judging a book by its cover holds true. What a contrast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffbag Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Just seen the original Sheik’s book for sale. Anyone read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Thesz Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Sheffbag said: Just seen the original Sheik’s book for sale. Anyone read it Not me, yet. I want to though after listening to this.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members JNLister Posted December 28, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Sheffbag said: Just seen the original Sheik’s book for sale. Anyone read it Yep:https://prowrestlingbooks.com/blood-and-fire-the-unbelievable-real-life-story-of-wrestlings-original-sheik-by-brian-r-solomon/ Quote  For an impossible task, this is an impressive effort. Author Brian Solomon is open about the challenges of portraying a wrestler whose dedication to protecting his character alongside the secrets of the business was perhaps greater than any other. It’s possible that a Sheik who survived until the 2020s would have joined The Undertaker and Kendo Nagasaki in finally lifting the lid on his career, but the one who died in 2003 took his secrets to the grave. In a similar way to how Pat Laprade and Bertrand Hebert acknowledged whenever they were uncertain if a story in their biography of Andre the Giant was a tall tale, Solomon is clear when he switches from documented facts to supposition in the absence of first-hand insight. He brings together historical records, archive interviews and contemporary quotes from the Sheik’s younger family members and wrestling associates. This approach certainly does not detract from the story, covering Edward Farhat’s development of the Sheik character and taking over the Detroit territory, his run as arguably the biggest box-office draw in the country, the stunning collapse of the business, and his unlikely career revival in FMW. It’s the type of account where it’s a net positive that you are left uncertain how to feel about Sheik as both a performer and a man, with the book covering both the strengths and weaknesses of both his personal and professional personas. While sections of the book may feel a little samey, that’s partly because there’s fewer outlandish tales of outside-the-ring antics than some of Sheik’s contemporaries and partly because there’s not a great deal of variety to cover in his in-ring activity. That said, the section covering Detroit wrestling’s decline is jarring in a good way, conveying just how dramatically business collapsed and not trying to paint over Sheik’s own contribution through overexposure and protecting his spot. It’s hard to think of many wrestling fans who wouldn’t find something of interest here, but for anyone with an affection for the territorial era or character work, it’s a must. Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik will be released on 12 April, 2022. Disclaimer: The publisher provided a review copy.   Edited December 28, 2022 by JNLister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouseman Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) Guys I have been on a wresting book kick lately. Did the complete list of Jericho get a UK release or know where I may get a new copy from. Also struggling to find Booker T's second Book My Rise to Wrestling Royalty without having to pay US postage charges. Any ideas. Also JNLister do you do signed copies of your book on Brian Pillman? Edited February 18, 2023 by scouseman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, scouseman said: Also JNLister do you do signed copies of your book on Brian Pillman? @JNLister kindly signed my copy of his book Notes From a Small Island, so I'm sure he'll be happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members JNLister Posted February 18, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, scouseman said: Guys I have been on a wresting book kick lately. Did the complete list of Jericho get a UK release or know where I may get a new copy from. Also struggling to find Booker T's second Book My Rise to Wrestling Royalty without having to pay US postage charges. Any ideas. Also JNLister do you do signed copies of your book on Brian Pillman? Jericho book was only available direct through the publisher: https://thescribestore.com/products/the-complete-list-of-jericho-by-chris-jericho Pillman book was by @Liam O'Rourke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam O'Rourke Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 @scouseman I do...drop my a PM. Cheers @JNLister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouseman Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Liam O'Rourke said: @scouseman I do...drop my a PM. Cheers @JNLister when i do a PM mate it says that you cannot receive messages mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam O'Rourke Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, scouseman said: when i do a PM mate it says that you cannot receive messages mate Apologies, please try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouseman Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Liam O'Rourke said: Apologies, please try again. pm sent mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouseman Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 @ JNLister is your writing based on wrestling also? Any recommendations of your work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted February 19, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted February 19, 2023 You forgot to say mate. Â He may now throw a tantrum and not answer you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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