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

Kendo Nagasaki (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2005

Britain's undisputed wrestling icon has put together a hilarious look back at the bizarre world of professional wrestling in its golden age (1960 to 1987). Meet 30 world-famous wrestling personalities from Britain, Europe, and America in fascinating, anecdote- and photo-packed bios, featuring cross-dressing hulks, crotch-grabbing moves, sequined shorts, monstrous memorabilia, and 420-pound men in leotards. Try out the flamboyant, fully illustrated, fighting moves like superplexes, body splashes, pile-drivers, and flying clotheslines, and prove that anyone can put the showmanship back into self defense. Pure nostalgia and the ultimate book on the subject, it's a take-down gift for die-hard fans.

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: WN (November 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0297844199
• ISBN-13: 978-0297844198
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,000,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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