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Eighth Wonder of the World : The True Story of André the Giant by Pat Laprade and Bertrand Hebert (2020, Hardcover)

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PublisherECW Press

ISBN-101770414665

ISBN-139781770414662

eBay Product ID (ePID)22038556065

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Book TitleEighth Wonder of the World : the True Story of André the Giant

Number of Pages550 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicEntertainment & Performing Arts, Wrestling, Sports

Publication Year2020

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorPat Laprade, Bertrand Hebert

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight30.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Reviews"Unlike traditional biographies, we don't just get a chronological recollection of André's life, but we also get a fascinating array of discussions that range from his aforementioned and apparently famous flatulence to the curiosity surrounding the size of André's genitalia to his lust for life and the ladies and even an entire chapter on acromegaly, the hormonal disorder responsible for André's immense size." -- Slam! Wrestling, "In terms of research, this is one of the best wrestling books I've read about a performer. . . The Eighth Wonder of the World shines a light on André's passion, his big heart and his genuine love for his peers." -- Every Read Thing blog "I consider it to be one of the best books I have read on professional wrestling." -- The Guy Who Reviews Sports Books blog, "In terms of research, this is one of the best wrestling books I've read about a performer. . . The Eighth Wonder of the World shines a light on André's passion, his big heart and his genuine love for his peers." -- Every Read Thing blog

SynopsisIs there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know André the Giant -- but who was André Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses theburning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height,his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacityfor food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, André worked on his family's farm until he was 18, when he moved toParis to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, André went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it's also what caused his untimely death at 46. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of André's amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being. 'This book does his career and life justice and makes up for a lot of distortion both have suffered through over the years.' -- Web is Jericho, From field producer for HBO's Andr the Giant Pat Laprade and renowned wrestling historian Bertrand H bert comes a definitive and exhaustive biography of Andr the Giant. "The gold standard for wrestling biographies." -- Wrestling Observer Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know Andr the Giant -- but who was Andr Roussimoff? Through exhaustive research and exclusive interviews with family and friends, The Eighth Wonder of the World offers a comprehensive exploration of Andr 's amazing wrestling career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, including his role in the cult classic film The Princess Bride. Born in France, Andr worked on his family's farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, Andr went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it's also what caused his untimely death at 46. This biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. Transporting readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man, Laprade and H bert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being., A definitive and exhaustive biography Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know Andr the Giant -- but who was Andr Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of Andr the Giant transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, Andr worked on his family's farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, Andr went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it's also what caused his untimely death at 46. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of Andr 's amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and H bert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being., The Eighth Wonder of The World transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of Andre's amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hebert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.