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Post by Gunslinger on Jan 11, 2013 8:54:48 GMT -5
Has anyone read Destroyer's book, Dutch Mantell's, or Stan Hansen's?
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Post by LWPD on Jan 11, 2013 19:58:00 GMT -5
Has anyone read Destroyer's book, Dutch Mantell's, or Stan Hansen's? I read Stan Hansen's book (The Last Outlaw) a few months ago. It has a relaxed but professional tone, not much in terms of sensationalism, but it gave a solid account of a career that spanned close to three decades. Besides being of interest to Stan Hansen fans, I would recommend it to anyone with an affection for puroresu history (particularly Baba era All Japan). Stan provides a rare, and very detailed first hand perspective on how the Baba office operated during its peak years, including how it changed after his death. Both as a talent and behind the scenes, The Lariat was a loyalist to the end! |
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Post by Vegas on Jan 11, 2013 22:24:11 GMT -5
I would be interested in also hearing about The Destroyer's book.
Last year at Wrestle Reunion 6, I met The Destroyer and got my copy of his LOW card autographed. At that table, The Destroyer was selling copies of his book. However at that time at Wrestle Reunion I wanted to mostly use my money on things I could only get there such as autographs.
Right now I am reading a couple of other wrestling books ("The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: Heroes & Icons" and "Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling,") but I might pick up The Destroyer's book later this year.
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Post by tystates on Jan 11, 2013 22:30:22 GMT -5
Stan Hansen actually celebrated his 40th anniversary from his professional wrestling debut at the New Japan Dome Show last week.
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Post by Gunslinger on Jan 14, 2013 9:54:08 GMT -5
Has anyone read Destroyer's book, Dutch Mantell's, or Stan Hansen's? I read Stan Hansen's book (The Last Outlaw) a few months ago. It has a relaxed but professional tone, not much in terms of sensationalism, but it gave a solid account of a career that spanned close to three decades. Besides being of interest to Stan Hansen fans, I would recommend it to anyone with an affection for puroresu history (particularly Baba era All Japan). Stan provides a rare, and very detailed first hand perspective on how the Baba office operated during its peak years, including how it changed after his death. Both as a talent and behind the scenes, The Lariat was a loyalist to the end! This sounds good. Hear anything about Junkyard Dog's book? |
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Post by LWPD on Jan 14, 2013 20:22:42 GMT -5
I read Stan Hansen's book (The Last Outlaw) a few months ago. It has a relaxed but professional tone, not much in terms of sensationalism, but it gave a solid account of a career that spanned close to three decades. Besides being of interest to Stan Hansen fans, I would recommend it to anyone with an affection for puroresu history (particularly Baba era All Japan). Stan provides a rare, and very detailed first hand perspective on how the Baba office operated during its peak years, including how it changed after his death. Both as a talent and behind the scenes, The Lariat was a loyalist to the end! This sounds good. Hear anything about Junkyard Dog's book? I didn't read the most recent one (King of New Orleans) but would recommend The Cowboy and the Cross (the Bill Watts book) as he covers JYD's development and peak run in Mid South. While his tone is a bit heavy on the self aggrandizing side, its a worthwhile read from an important figure in the industry. |
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Post by TDalton on Jan 14, 2013 21:40:27 GMT -5
Dennis DiPaolo (Ilio's son) gave me a copy of Destroyer's book when I was at the restaurant last month.
Haven't had a chance to read it yet, but there is an amazing photo from directly above the ring showing Rikidozan in Destroyer's Figure 4 on a blood soaked mat during one of their bouts.
Dick Beyer has had a very interesting life, including wrestling and playing football at Syracuse. Later he was an assistant football coach while Jim Brown was there. Should be good reading.
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Post by Gunslinger on Dec 14, 2013 12:17:42 GMT -5
I reviewed The Destroyer's book for a friend's wrestling blog. I thought it was pretty good but, like most wrestling books, I felt like too much of Destroyer's pre-wrestling life was included. |
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Post by Vegas on Dec 14, 2013 12:58:30 GMT -5
I reviewed The Destroyer's book for a friend's wrestling blog. I thought it was pretty good but, like most wrestling books, I felt like too much of Destroyer's pre-wrestling life was included. Good well written review. I picked up The Destroyer's book from The Destroyer himself earlier this year at the CAC in Las Vegas. I thought The Destroyer's book was much better than the last 2 wrestling books (Jimmy Snuka and George Steele) that I read. But I agree with what you said in your review that this book was not as good as Terry Funk's book. Nevertheless, definitely a book I recommend to all LOW players. |
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Post by Gunslinger on Dec 14, 2013 13:02:09 GMT -5
I kept thinking about teaming Destroyer with Ray Stevens or Illio DiPaolo while I was reading it.
Steele's is no good? The last wrestling book I read was Lex Luger's and it was only ok. Very little wrestling in it.
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