Released: 7 Keys to Becoming a Better Performer: A Book For Fellow Pro-Wrestlers by Mike Quackenbush

7 Keys to Becoming a Better Performer: A Book For Fellow Pro-Wrestlers written by Mike Quackenbush was released on October 16.  Quackenbush is the founder of  Chikara Pro where he also serves as trainer, competitor and "Director of Fun." Quackenbush is also a long time independent wrestler and "Apter Mag" contributor.  Quackenbush's in-ring skills, unique perspective and entertaining style have made him one of the industry's most respected names.

"Pro-wrestling is performance art, and trying to occlude that fact for decades has, in many ways, prevented the evolution of the art form. Little has been written about the challenges modern pro-wrestlers face, and the ways in which they engage with audiences. “7 Keys to Becoming a Better Performer - A Book for Fellow Pro-Wrestlers” offers a fresh, frank examination of the skill set every professional wrestler needs to hone, regardless of where they ply their trade." - Amazon 

7 Keys to Becoming a Better Performer: A Book For Fellow Pro-Wrestlers is available at Amazon US CA UK

Released: Second Nature By Ric Flair & Charlotte

Penned by two generations of world champions, Ric and Charlotte Flair's Second Nature was released today.  The book is the story of the pair's personal and professional struggles and successes and the continual evolution of their relationship and how their bond has both defined and inspired them.

Second Nature is available in Hardcover and Ebook formats at Amazon US CA UK and Indigo.

Released: Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story by Bertrand Hebert & Pat Laprade

The English language edition of Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon story by Bertrand Hebert & Pat Laprade was released on September 5, 2017. The book features a foreword by Mad Dog's brother Paul "The Butcher" Vachon and an afterword by his widow Kathie Vachon. As an extremely colorful character - within the confines of in an industry of colorful characters - Mad Dog is expected to be an extremely interesting read. The French edition, released in 2015, was met with near universal acclaim. This edition was published by ECW Press.

Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story is available at Amazon US CA UK and Indigo. UK edition due for release on October 5.

Review: I'm A Mark: Dreams and Destiny Of A Wrestling Fan By Fred Esposito

I'm A Mark: Dreams and Destiny Of A Wrestling Fan

Fred Esposito, Bryan Alvarez (Foreword)

Create Space Independent Publishing, 2016

Paperback, Ebook

Note: I thoroughly enjoyed I'm A Mark: Dreams and Destiny of a Wrestling Fan by Fred Esposito, however, the star rating system that I have employed since setting up this blog, would not necessarily reflect this accurately. This is not a reflection of the work, but of the rubric by which I rate books. I can only compare this work to a movie or match that, though it might lack the technical aspects that make a great movie or a five star match, I truly like and re-watch periodically. Therefore, I have opted to not rate this title, though I highly reccomend it. - KM        

Released: No Is A Four-Letter Word: How I Failed Spelling But Succeeded In Life By Chris Jericho

No Is A Four Letter Word: How I Failed Spelling But Succeeded In Life by Chris Jericho with foreword by Paul Stanley hit bookstores on Aug 29.  This is Jericho's fourth release.  His first three titles: A Lion's Tale: Around The World in Spandex, Undisputed: How To Become World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps & The Best In The World: At What I Have No Idea were all listed on The New York Times Best Seller list and received high marks from most readers and critics. 

The book is available in Hardcover and Ebook through Amazon US CA UK

Released: WWE Volume 1 Graphic Novel By Dennis Hopeless, Dan Mora & Serg Acuna

WWE Volume 1 is the first in a series of new graphic novels from the WWE. Written by Dennis Hopeless and illustrated by Dan Mora and Serg Acuna, Volume 1 covers focuses on the dissolution of The Shield. Volume 2 is expected to be released in early 2018.

The book is available in paperback, ebook and comic format from Amazon US CA UK.

Released: Chief Jay Strongbow Is Real By Timothy Gager

Chief Jay Strongbow Is Real: Poems By Timothy Gager was released in July 2017.  While not a traditional wrestling book, this collection of poetry bares the name of the long time WWF/E Hall of Famer. As noted by Shaindel Beers on the book's Amazon page: "Timothy Gager realises that the actor who portrayed Strongbow, we are all fake... actor(s) within the theatre of our absurdity." 

The book is available in paperback and ebook on Amazon US CA