HARDBACK: 272-pages
A thrilling, visually arresting journey into the history, culture, and celebrities of Lucha Libre wrestling. Mondo Lucha A Go-Go is the go-to guide for anyone drawn to this bizarre and honorable world.
In Latin America, Lucha Libre wrestling has piqued an obsession with, and loyalty to, their own unique brand of extreme ringside action. Worldwide, it has transcended its roots to become on eof the new superstars of pop culture.
In Mondo Lucha A Go-Go, Dan Madigan takes readers on a sensational and revealing journey from the birth of the sport to its current incarnation as a mainstream phenomenon. He traces its history and influence, and profiles some of the biggest celebrity Lucha Libre wrestlers. This book is the ultimate guide for die-hard fans and the merely curious alike, and is packed with photos, wrestling cards, handbills, and mementos. Madigan also presents personal recollections, quotes, and stories from Luchadores, whose theatrics provide the backdrop for this completely unique experience in sports.
Television production veteran Dan Madigan has been behind the scenes of professional wrestling for some time. A novelist and screenwriter, his film See No Evil was released by Lionsgate in May 2006. He lives in Los Angelese and goes by the Lucha name Baron van Bava.
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