Sisterhood of the Squared Circle

Name: Sisterhood of the Squared Circle
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781770413078
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Pat Laprade

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Summary

Sisterhood of the Squared Circle traces the fascinating history of women's wrestling, from its carnival circuit origins in the late 1800s to the modern-day spectacles attracting huge crowds. Featuring over 100 wrestler profiles, it explores how backstage politics, personal rivalries, and dynamic personalities have shaped the sport. The book celebrates trailblazers such as Mildred Burke, the Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, and contemporary stars like Charlotte, Sasha Banks, and Bayley.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for sports enthusiasts, wrestling fans, and readers interested in women's history and cultural impact through sport.

Documenting the rise of women's wrestling from sideshow to WWE main event

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Sisterhood of the Squared Circle presents the fascinating history of women's wrestling, from the carnival circuit of the late 1800s to today's hugely popular matches. With more than 100 wrestler profiles, find out how backstage politics, real life grudges and incredible personalities shaped the business.

The careers of many well-known trailblazers, including Mildred Burke, the Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, Penny Banner, Wendi Richter, Trish Stratus, Chyna and Lita, are celebrated alongside today's stars, like Charlotte, Sasha Banks and Bayley.

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Praised for being informative, entertaining, and at times heart-wrenching, Sisterhood of the Squared Circle is considered essential reading beyond just wrestling fans. Reviews highlight it as a top-tier contribution to pro wrestling literature, with a concise yet encyclopedic approach that appeals to dedicated aficionados. Rated 4.5 out of 5 suplexes by Pro Wrestling Illustrated, it is recognised for its thorough research and original interviews.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781770413078

Publisher: ECW Press,Canada

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 April 2017

Country: Canada

Imprint: ECW Press,Canada

Edition: No Edition

Illustration: 20 Illustrations

Contributors:

Foreword by Dan WWESuperstar Natalya

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Pat Laprade has been involved in pro wrestling for 15 years and has contributed to many women’s wrestling promotions, including SHIMMER and Femmes Fatales. He co-wrote Wrestling Observer’s 2013 book of the year Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs as well as a biography of Maurice “Mad Dog” Vachon. He lives in Montreal, Quebec. Dan Murphy has been a writer for Pro Wrestling Illustrated since 1997 and has overseen PWI’s annual female 50 ranking since its inception in 2008. He lives in Buffalo and has written four books on the history of his native western New York. Trained in the legendary Hart Dungeon, Natalya is a former WWE Women’s Champion. She lives in Tampa, Florida.