New WWF Attitude Era Book

[leejames]

Hope it's okay to post this in here, this is a new book me and the team at History of Wrestling are releasing tomorrow, an in-depth guide/review of every WWF Home Video release from the "Vince Russo Years" of the Attitude Era (July 96-October 99) and we're all immensely proud of it, we put hours upon hours of work into this so I just want to get it out there at as many places as possible as a deeply researched resource for people to reference and whatnot.

I'll post a bit more about it when the actual details go up on Lulu (illustrated paperback version with bios, awards, etc.) and Amazon (Kindle eBook version with illustrations omitted for ease of formatting). In the meantime, our first book in the series, covering every VHS from the Rock 'N' Wrestling days (1985-1989) is available through to late Sunday night (December 1st) on Kindle for a one time only discount of just 99p (UK) / $1.61 (US) thanks to a natty little price drop gimmick Amazon have set up.

The Complete WWF Video Guide: Volume I (322 pages)



• Every WWF VHS release from 1985 - 1989
• Full reviews of every tape
• Alternative wrestler biographies
• Exclusive artwork by Bob Dahlstrom
• The 37th Annual Volume I Awards
• Star ratings for every single match
• Plus much, much more

"Very comprehensive and a genuinely useful reference guide." - John Lister (Fighting Spirit, Turning the Tables)

"An incredible resource for our generation of wrestling fans." - Blake Norton (WOW Magazine, The Bagpipe Report)

"A lot of good information here…a fine research resource…fascinatingly nostalgic.” - Brian Elliot (Fighting Spirit Magazine)

Paperback (includes free shipping through December 10th) from Lulu.com

Universal Amazon Link

Thanks!

[SEAN CARLESS]

History of wrestling is a quality site. Good luck!

[chronocross]

Is it me or does HBK look a lot like Fandango?

[Sam Punk]

Dec 1, 2013 14:22:38 GMT -5 chronocross said:

Is it me or does HBK look a lot like Fandango?

I'd say Chuck Palumbo.

[rapidfire187]

The cover reminds me of the older Royal Rumble VHS covers. I'm digging it.

[leejames]

Yeah, that's the idea, Volume 1 was WrestleMania themed (though it's the UK design) and the insert is laid out like the cover of The Wrestling Album. Volumes 2 and 3 follow the same theme.

Thanks for the kind words to all, everyone's been really positive about the books so far and we're officially Amazon best sellers now! In the very specific "wrestling eBook" category, but BEST SELLERS nonetheless. That puts us on a par with Mick Foley, right?

Incidentally, if anybody wants to trade plugs, tweets, shout-outs and promos for projects, websites, podcasts, blogs etc in return for getting the word out about our books, I'd love to set that up.

ANYWAY! Volume 4 has officially arrived, and Volume 2 is on offer THIS WEEK ONLY!

Yeah, that's the idea, Volume 1 was WrestleMania themed (though it's the UK design) and the insert is laid out like the cover of The Wrestling Album. Volumes 2 and 3 follow the same theme.

Thanks for the kind words to all, everyone's been really positive about the books so far and we're officially Amazon best sellers now! In the very specific "wrestling eBook" category, but BEST SELLERS nonetheless. That puts us on a par with Mick Foley, right?

Incidentally, if anybody wants to trade plugs, tweets, shout-outs and promos for projects, websites, podcasts, blogs etc in return for getting the word out about our books, I'd love to set that up.

ANYWAY! Volume 4 has officially arrived, and Volume 2 is on offer THIS WEEK ONLY!



My brand new book (available at www.historyofwrestling.info and already an Amazon best seller, swit swoo!) is now officially available in both paperback and Kindle formats! Here's the low down:

COVERED IN DEPTH:

• Every WWF VHS release: July 1996 - October 1999!
• The infamous Montreal Screwjob!
• Vince Russo's booking!
• The birth of the Attitude Era!
• The rise of the Rock!
• Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling (yes, really)!
• Steve Austin's foul mouth!
• The Deadly Game tournament!
• The Higher Power!
• WrestleMania's Ragin' Climax!
• The Brawl for All tournament!
• Sable's boobs!

STARRING:

• 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin!
• The Rock!
• Mick Foley!
• Mike Tyson!
• Kane!
• Shawn Michaels, Triple H and D-Generation-X!
• Mr. McMahon and the Corporation!
• The Undertaker and the Ministry of Darkness!
• Bret Hart and the Hart Foundation!
• Golga!

PLUS:

• Full reviews of each and every tape!
• Alternative wrestler biographies!
• Exclusive artwork by Bob Dahlstrom!
• The 37th Annual Volume 4 Awards!
• Star ratings for every single match!
• Plus much, much more!

You can get the book in gloriously illustrated 358 page paperback from Lulu.com

or alternatively, click here to grab the eBook edition for Kindle devices through Amazon worldwide!

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SPECIAL OFFER!

Also available this week at a special, one-time only discount of 99p (UK) and $1.61 (US) is the Kindle version of Volume 2 in the series! Again, the blurb:

COVERED IN DEPTH:

• Every WWF VHS release from 1990 - June 1993!
• The decline of the World Wrestling Federation!
• The death of Hulkamania!
• The sex and drug scandals!
• The ascension of Bret Hart!
• The rise of Shawn Michaels!
• The birth of Monday Night RAW!
• The WWF's mass expansion across Europe!
• The arrival of the Real World's Champion!
• The sorry state of tag team wrestling!
• The madness of Randy Savage's commentary!
• IRS chinlocking everyone to sleep!

STARRING:

• Hulk Hogan!
• Bret Hart!
• Ric Flair!
• Shawn Michaels!
• Macho Man Randy Savage!
• Mr. Perfect!
• The Legion of Doom!
• The Undertaker!
• The British Bulldog!
• Doink!

PLUS:

• Full reviews of each and every tape!
• Alternative wrestler biographies!
• Exclusive artwork by Bob Dahlstrom!
• The 37th Annual Volume 2 Awards!
• Star ratings for every single match!
• Plus much, much more!

"Very comprehensive and a genuinely useful reference guide." - John Lister (Fighting Spirit, Turning the Tables)

"An incredible resource for our generation of wrestling fans." - Blake Norton (WOW Magazine, The Bagpipe Report)

"A lot of good information here…a fine research resource…fascinatingly nostalgic.” - Brian Elliot (Fighting Spirit Magazine)

Paperback edition available from Lulu.com

Kindle from Amazon (worldwide link) - getBook.at/WWFGuide2 (May need to click the Kindle specific link on Amazon).

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The special offer for Volume 2 ends at 11pm on Sunday, December 8th, so grab that one while it's cheap!