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BLOOD & THUNDER, the story of Japanese independent wrestling


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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 + p&p! Physical copies only for now but digital to follow!
 

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3 hours ago, Mattf1983 said:

Are you uk based? If so best to order off the site? 

It’s only available from the Lulu.com store - they print and dispatch in the UK. (Or the US if you’re in the US!)

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1 hour ago, Tommy! said:

Is it fairly equal coverage per company, or does one or two of more note get the majority of depth? 

FMW gets more than any other company because, well, come on! Here's the contents page:

 

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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…"

Blood & Thunder - volume 1: The Story of the I by [Alan Boon]

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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!

 

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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.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!
 

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Picked up the 2 volumes of Wrestling Can Be Anything after really enjoying the first few issues way back. Really good content and an enjoyable read. So looking forward to diving into those soon. Also planning to pick up the 2 Blood & Thunder books soon.

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