Synopsis
Lucha Libre literally means free wrestling, and is based on daring acrobatics and spectacular soaring maneuvers. Lucha Libre is part of the zeitgeist with men in masks disporting themselves in TV adverts and as dancers with Britney Spears. This title documents some of the greatest legends of this extraordinary sport.
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Review
"A spectacle that's more akin to a rock concert cranked to 11 than your standard British wrestling event. Viva Lucha Libre" Time Out "Forget the bloated perma-mulleted world of WWE wrestling, with its over-hyped contests and staged soap opera theatrics. The most exciting form of the sport on the planet is from Mexico. Where else will you find fighting midgets, feuding transvestites and masked muscle men, all engaging in a ferocious mix of acrobatics and showmanship." Arena "The wrestlers - all genuine athletes with some impressively acrobatic moves - seemed to relish the opportunity of showcasing their skills to a new audience, and I for one hope they return to these shores again soon." The Sun Online "Muscle men with directional outfits. What could be better?" Gay Times"
About the Author
Katinka Herbert is a respected international photographer, whose work regularly appears in national titles including the Guardian, Observer, Telegraph, Food Illustrated and Dazed and Confused. She started out as a reportage/travel/portrait photographer moved into music and shot album covers for Island and Atlantic. Katinka currently works in portrait and fashion, most recently alongside Casely-Hayford. This is her first photography book.
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SLAM : LUCHA LIBRE SUPERHEROES OF THE RING
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ISBN 10: 0955460956
ISBN 13: 9780955460951
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. MEASURING "12 X 11" THIS HARDCOVER 2010 FIRST EDITION HAS BRIGHT SILVER TITLES TO SPINE AND LARGE GREEN/YELLOW FACE TO FRONT BOARD, WHICH HAS A BESPOKE SLIPCASE, CUT-OUT TO FEATURE THE EYES AND MOUTH OF A MASKED LUCHA LIBRA RING FIGHTER, ON THE FRONT BOARD BENEATH. 119pp WITH PREFACE BY PHOTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR KATINKA HERBERT AND FOREWORD BY KENDO NAGASAKI. THE FOLLOWING PAGES, THAT IS 9 TO 119, CONSISTS OF FULL-PAGE PHOTOGRAPHS IN COLOR AND B/W, OF RING FIGHTERS OF THE MEXICAN LUCHA LIBRA BY K. HERBERT. CONDITION VG IN VG SLIPCASE. Seller Inventory # 002022222136
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ISBN 10: 0955460956
ISBN 13: 9780955460951
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