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Post by terraryzing on Jun 15, 2011 19:02:29 GMT -5
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jun 16, 2011 2:23:38 GMT -5
Woot!
I just ordered it.
So glad I didn't drop $225+ on it, too.
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Post by LeighD on Jun 17, 2011 6:33:59 GMT -5
Sweet, I'll have to check it out now!
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Jun 20, 2011 1:00:30 GMT -5
If only I had $37 to drop on this right now...
Thanks though, I'll be keeping an eye out to make sure it's still available next time I have money.
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Post by Randolph J 'Hurricane' Spencer on Jun 20, 2011 2:18:44 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up, just ordered a copy. Can't wait to read this. I'll probably re-watch both of the WCCW dvds while I wait for it to arrive. His interviews on both are very good.
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jun 21, 2011 9:26:14 GMT -5
Woot! I just got it in the mail! Hardcover book, first edition, 472 pages, single spaced. No color pictures, just small black & white ones throughout the book.
Please excuse me, I have some reading to do.
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Post by Randolph J 'Hurricane' Spencer on Jun 22, 2011 1:55:57 GMT -5
Woot! I just got it in the mail! Hardcover book, first edition, 472 pages, single spaced. No color pictures, just small black & white ones throughout the book. Please excuse me, I have some reading to do. Nice, glad it's hardcover. I ordered mine on Monday so I'm hoping it gets here by the end of the week. |
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jun 22, 2011 12:46:58 GMT -5
I'm up to page 300. Such a damn good read!
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Post by stonecold316 on Jun 22, 2011 12:48:26 GMT -5
The moment I saw this Thread, I thought "Grumpy likes this."
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jun 22, 2011 18:48:05 GMT -5
The moment I saw this Thread, I thought "Grumpy likes this." Yer darned tootin'! I just finished the book. BEST WRESTLING BOOK EVER! (In my opinion). This guy worked his ass off! I never knew how much work he did behind the scenes. I think the only person who you can compare him to is Jim Cornette. (A bit of a spoiler coming up) 3 things I never knew- Gary Hart hates Chief Jay Strongbow, The Missing Link and Sting! His story about The Link is incredible. Please do yourselves a favor & read this book. 5 stars, man. I only wish he could have lived to see people's reactions to it. This man really had a mind for the wrestling business. |
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Post by stonecold316 on Jun 22, 2011 19:02:54 GMT -5
I will definitely consider getting this. Might educate me about him.
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Post by Randolph J 'Hurricane' Spencer on Jun 22, 2011 19:30:00 GMT -5
I still regret not going to meet him in Allentown the day before he died, that's something that will always bother me.
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jun 23, 2011 2:39:12 GMT -5
I still regret not going to meet him in Allentown the day before he died, that's something that will always bother me. I'm grateful I did. I just wish I would have stayed for the Q & A session afterwards. |
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Post by kazoosandstreamers on Jun 23, 2011 12:31:45 GMT -5
So, why was this book so exspensive?
Sorry if I am missing something here. ha
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2011 14:19:12 GMT -5
I am really, really sorry but all i could think of when i read the title of this thread was . . "uhuh and???" i didn't really see a point in ready a book by Gary Hart. . . I have heard good things though, maybe i will pick it up . Thanks for the heads up / info
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jun 23, 2011 16:40:45 GMT -5
So, why was this book so exspensive? Sorry if I am missing something here. ha The first run of his book was released in 2009 in a very small quantity. I'm not sure why. Trying to find a copy was like looking for the Holy Grail. One popped up on Ebay & it sold for over $240. |
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Post by kazoosandstreamers on Jun 23, 2011 22:34:38 GMT -5
Damn, that's nuts!
Someone really wanted that book.
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Post by robl7up on Jun 25, 2011 16:39:53 GMT -5
Forgive me here, but was Gary Hart really that relivent?
I mean,he wasnt BOBBY THE BRAIN HEENAN.
Maybe I'm missing why his book is such a "must read"
Dont get me wrong, with all the hoopla,I'm thinking of getting it, just not sure why the fuss?
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jun 25, 2011 21:17:52 GMT -5
Forgive me here, but was Gary Hart really that relivent? I mean,he wasnt BOBBY THE BRAIN HEENAN. Maybe I'm missing why his book is such a "must read" Dont get me wrong, with all the hoopla,I'm thinking of getting it, just not sure why the fuss? Gary Hart wasn't just a manager. He was a booker, agent, talent scout, creator and much more. If it wasn't for his input, World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) wouldn't have been as monumental as it was. Without him, we wouldn't have had The Spoiler (who was a huge influence on the Undertaker), the Great kabuki, The Great Muta, King Kong Bundy, The Ultimate Warrior and others. (It's late & I'm tired, forgive me for not listing more.) Gary Hart was a big influence on Jim Cornette. See the way Cornette was passionate about wrestling and keeping it kayfabe? Gary Hart's passion for the business was unmeasurable. I highly suggest watching some old interviews from WCCW & WCW to see how he could tell a story. He didn't need to hoot, holler & shout. He delivered his interviews in a calm manner, which lured you in to see what his evil mind would do next. Chris Adams used to call him "the Vincent Price of wrestling". If you follow old horror films at all, you can see how methodical, evil and sinister he (Price) was. That nickname suits him perfectly. |
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Post by terraryzing on Jun 26, 2011 10:39:54 GMT -5
Forgive me here, but was Gary Hart really that relivent? I mean,he wasnt BOBBY THE BRAIN HEENAN. Maybe I'm missing why his book is such a "must read" Dont get me wrong, with all the hoopla,I'm thinking of getting it, just not sure why the fuss? Wow, just wow. And even more Wow that your 42. Just unbelievable. I guess you should go buy one of Bobby Heenan's books instead LOL |
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