This book takes the reader where only brave souls dare to compete-the world of bullfighting. Matadors risk serious injury or death to compete in their sport, one that has been a part of Spanish and Latin American culture for centuries. Beginning with an introduction to bullfighting as it relates to American culture (not overlooking the negative views it often attracts), the book is then devoted to American matadors, including women bullfighters, and novilleros (beginners). Chapters within each section are devoted to individual bullfighters. A major feature of this work are the numerous photographs, many of which were taken by the author himself and impressively portray the flair, skill, emotion, and faces of bullfighting.
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Bullfighting has a legacy reaching back to the ancient world, and it continues to be a popular spectacle in many Latin countries and even in a bloodless form in the United States. Such American writers as Barnaby Conrad (who provides a foreword), Tom Lea, and Ernest Hemingway have celebrated the sport. Here, a noted bullfighting photographer and amateur participant salutes American bullfighters in a largely photographic essay. He provides an introduction to bullfighting in America, including a chapter on "Hollywood's Love Affair with Bullfighting," then traces the careers of toreadors from the early Harper Less, John Fulton, and Sydney Frankin to Conchita Cintron, Patty McCormick, and other women. He also devotes a section to novilleros (beginners). Though Sherwood translates some of the bullfighting terms, a fuller glossary would have helped readers. A novel, worthy effort that will appeal especially to libraries near Mexico. Morey Berger, St. Joseph's Hosp. Lib., Tucson, AZ
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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"A novel, worthy effort." --Library Journal
"The first comprehensive treatise on American bullfighters...important...the photos...are numerous and excellent...there's no other like it" --La Busca
"[Sherwood's] knowledge of bullfighting is enormous…rife with stunning photographs." --The Monitor --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
"The first comprehensive treatise on American bullfighters...important...the photos...are numerous and excellent...there's no other like it" --La Busca
"[Sherwood's] knowledge of bullfighting is enormous…rife with stunning photographs." --The Monitor --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Wow - amazing tales of American bullfighters,
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This review is from: Yankees in the Afternoon: An Illustrated History of American Bullfighting (Hardcover)
This tale of American bullfighters held me from cover to cover. I was unaware that this latin artform covered so many countries, so many basis, so much suffering on the hope of success.
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