Review: 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
Chris Jericho, Paul Stanley (Foreword)
Da Capo Press, 2017
Hardcover, Ebook

Chris Jericho has been one of the top names in pro wrestling for over two decades. While his in-ring career has been stellar, Jericho is one of the few names from the industry who has made successful transitions into other realms of entertainment. Jericho, as the front man and lead singer for the heavy metal band Fozzy, has toured the world as both a headline act and as supporting performer for many of music's legendary acts. Jericho has also hosted the very popular Talk Is Jericho Podcast on the Podcast One network since 2013. Prior to No Is A Four Letter Word, Jericho penned three New York Times best selling memoirs: A Lion's Tale: Around The World In Spandex, (2007) Undisputed: How To Become The World Champion In 1,372 Easy Steps, (2011) and The Best In The World... At What I Have No Idea (2014). Unlike his previous books, No Is A Four Letter Word is written as a motivational book that, while it contains biographical information, is not strictly an autobiography.

Notice: Crazy Like A Fox - The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman: 20 Years Later By Liam O'Rourke

Liam O'Rourke's Crazy Like A Fox - The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman: 20 Years Later was officially announced earlier this month. This release covers the life and career of Brian Pillman and features interviews with members of the Pillman family, friends and co-workers including: Dave Meltzer, Jim Cornette, Bruce Hart and Raven.  

Crazy Like A Fox - The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman: 20 Years Later is due for a late October release and will be available through most online retailers.  Specific release date(s) and availability will be posted when available.

Review: Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story By Bertrand Hébert & Pat Laprade

Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story

Bertrand Hébert, Pat Laprade, George Toombs (Translation) Paul Vachon (Foreword) Kathie Vachon (Afterword)

ECW Press, 2017 

Paperback, Ebook

Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon is one of the very rare individuals in pro wrestling history that has transcended time. While many younger wrestling fans have never seen one of Mad Dog's matches or promos, his remains a name that is universally synonymous with the pro wrestling industry. Be it his in-ring style, prominence during the territory days, over the top character, appearances outside of the wrestling industry, Olympic profile, membership in one of the industry's most famed families or the media blitz surrounding a tragic auto accident, Mad Dog Vachon is firmly cemented in the minds of generations of wrestling fans as one of the true legends of the industry. Bertrand Hébert (Accepted) and Pat Laprade (Sisterhood of the Squared Circle) previously collaborated on the 2013 Wrestling Observer Book of the Year: Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs. This English version of Mad Dog: The Maurice Vachon Story was translated from the 2015 French Edition by George Toombs and features a foreword by, brother, Paul "Butcher" Vachon and, widow, Kathie Vachon.

Released: WWE: Absolutely Everything You Need To Know By DK Publishing

DK Publishing's WWE Absolutely Everything You Need To Know was released earlier this week.  The book is a collection of WWE related facts, stories and general trivia.  This release is suitable for ages 10+ and, like the majority of DK's titles, will feature a top notch layout with tremendous photography.

WWE: Absolutely Everything You Need To Know is available in Hardcover format at Amazon US CA UK

Released: Slobberknocker: My Life In Wrestling By Jim Ross & Paul O'Brien

Slobberknocker: My Life In Wrestling by Jim Ross with Paul O'Brien - as told to Scott E. Williams - was released today.  The book, one of the most awaited releases of the year, features a foreword by Vince McMahon and an afterword by Steve Austin. Slobberknocker: My Life In Wrestling is hoped to be a thorough and insightful look at the life and career of one of the industry's most prolific and popular figures.

Slobberknocker: My Life In Wrestling is available in hardcover and ebook at Amazon US CA UK

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.