Steven Johnson (2)

It is rare that you come across a book that is an introduction to a topic while providing good reading for someone knowledgeable in the subject. Pro-Wrestler Hall of Fame : The Storytellers does just that. Each chapter introduces an aspect of the weird world of pro-wrestling and then provides a trio of vignettes focusing on persons who embodies that aspect of wrestling. For myself the introductions were a nice reminder of the various strange workings of wrestling. Topics ranged from the beginnings the wrestling in the carnivals, promoters to jobbers and the origins of extreme wrestling. It was the stories attached to each topic that got my attention. Although I am verse in the world of wrestling, I found that stories provided me with new information and insights into a world that I thought I knew well. I highly recommend the book to any fan of wrestling or to someone who wants to get a more accurate picture of this form of entertainment.… (mehr)