The World According To Dutch [Paperback]

Dutch Mantell (Author), Ric Gross (Editor), Mark James (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 14, 2009

Dirty Dutch Mantell's new book features 32 chapters covering 270-plus pages. Dutch covers a lot of ground in the book and gives the reader a virtual wrestling history lesson, from the days when territorial wrestling ruled, to the years leading up to the Vince McMahon takeover to the state of the wrestling business in the present day. The book is full of never-been-heard stories and includes dozens of never-been-seen photos. Readers will be treated to some very memorable stories from Dutch's career

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Professional Wrestling Legend

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (December 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1449953417
• ISBN-13: 978-1449953416
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #549,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It begs for a sequel, January 21, 2010

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Art Vandalay - See all my reviews

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I've always loved Dutch's work on commentary in Smoky Mountain and the all too brief run behind the mic in WCW. When I heard the Dutchman would be putting out a book - I instantly joined the mailing list and waited with great eagerness for it to arrive. Hands down one of the best wrestling books out there. The book reads like you're sitting in the car with the Dirty Dutchman driving down the highway and he's right there with you telling you his stories.

My biggest complaint? IT ENDED!! Clearly Dutch knew that by putting this out then everyone would want another book..and then another..and another. Well he has me hooked that's for sure.

I just hope in the next one Dutch gives us his thoughts on such TNA "classics" as the Reverse Battle Royale or the epic Barbed Wire Christmas Tree match - I have a feeling his take on those are just priceless.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing and informative, February 25, 2011

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Peter (Melbourne Australia) - See all my reviews

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I must admit to not being very aware of Dutch Mantell so I bought this book with some trepidation as I thought it could have been fairly dull.

Turns out that Dutch Mantell is one great story-teller! He has been around the smaller territories (not counting a fairly brief WWF managerial run) for many years and has worked behind the scenes at TNA.

Mantell is a natural at telling stories of places, events and people that he has met with humour and at times, drama. He spends a chapter on his dealings with Steve Austin, The Undertaker and Kane before all three were famous. This is one of the better sections of the book (especially with Austin) and if Mantell did nothing else in the business, his contribution to these three men alone would make him a legend.

Looking forward to his next book and hope there are more to come from Dutch.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun-filled ride down the roads with one magnificent storyteller, January 15, 2010

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David A. Wills (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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Finished this wonderful book of stories. I was facinated by so many of the wild and fun accounts including wrestling a bear and inside a prison, along with tales of Puerto Rico, Memphis, WWE and more. I have to say that this is an awesome book all around.

Fans & Readers, Buy a copy now. Better yet, buy a few copies and give some of them to your friends. If you don't have any friends, you will make some after they read the book you gave them. They will be laughing out loud for sure.

When the world gets you down, It is nice to know there is a place you can go for a smile and some great memories and great fun. Of course, that place is "The World According to Dutch".

David Wills
Atlanta, GA