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This audiobook tells the story of the production of wrestling from black and white TV straight to the Internet.
First, I discuss about the transition period from black and white TV to color TV and the transition to cable TV. It was the height of the territory wars, which featured the broken up territories of the NWA and the WWWF which became the WWF when Vince McMahon took over.
Then I discuss the decade that changed wrestling which was the 80s.In this decade it featured the start of closed circuit TV and then pay-per-view. With the first event of Starrcade 83 and Black Saturday where WWF took over wrestling on TBS. Later when the time slot was bought back it had funded the very first Wrestlemania for the WWF.
I later discuss the birth of the Monday Night War with WCW Monday Nitro. This chapter features the escalation of the war between the two companies and it features how one promotion rose and one decay throughout the war.
In the following chapter I discuss how the Internet has changed wrestling from YouTube to Facebook and Twitter. These forms of video and chat have been a platform for both the WWE and TNA to market their wrestling.
Finally, I discuss the WWE NXT and the WWE Performance Center and how they will impact the future of wrestling. I also discuss about The WWE Network and how it took the many years and work to get to having the network.
Wrestling has been produced by many people over the years and the production can be respected from the promoters to the wrestlers and to the lighting and camera people. Even the fans make the show. They help change the direction. It's a show and it is all covered in this book.
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,737
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,728
In 1997, World Championship Wrestling was on top. It was the number-one pro wrestling company in the world, and the highest-rated show on cable television. Each week, fans tuned in to Monday Nitro, flocked to sold-out arenas, and carried home truckloads of WCW merchandise. Sting, Bill Goldberg, and the New World Order were household names. Superstars like Dennis Rodman and KISS jumped on the WCW bandwagon. It seemed the company could do no wrong.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Like a rambling friend telling you WCW history
- De Eric Philleo en 12-18-17
De: R.D. Reynolds, y otros
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The King of New Orleans
- How the Junkyard Dog Became Professional Wrestling's First Black Superhero
- De: Greg Klein
- Narrado por: J D Jackson
- Duración: 6 h y 29 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 70
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 64
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 65
Telling the remarkable tale of a man who is still remembered on the streets of New Orleans and in the hearts of professional-wrestling fans, this book aims to restore the overlooked Junkyard Dog to his proper place in the history books. In 1979, Sylvester Ritter, also known as the Junkyard Dog, managed to break one of the final color barriers in the sport by becoming the first Black wrestler named undisputed top star of his promotion, and this biography reveals all the famous feuds and business back stories that made him a wrestling legend.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining & Insightful
- De Michael Cavacini en 10-22-20
De: Greg Klein
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Death of the Territories
- Expansion, Betrayal and the War That Changed Pro Wrestling Forever
- De: Tim Hornbaker
- Narrado por: Kyle Tait
- Duración: 11 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 318
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 275
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 270
By creating WrestleMania, jumping into the pay-per-view field, and expanding across North America, Vince McMahon changed professional wrestling forever.
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4 out of 5 stars
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An Enjoyable Listen
- De Casey en 03-21-19
De: Tim Hornbaker
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Hardcore History
- The Extremely Unauthorized Story of the ECW
- De: Scott E. Williams
- Narrado por: Karl Miller
- Duración: 11 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 401
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 360
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 362
ECW was one extreme contradiction piled on top of another. It was an incredibly influential company in the world of professional wrestling during the 1990s, yet it was never profitable. It portrayed itself as the ultimate in anti-authority rebellion, but its leadership was, at various points, working covertly with the two wrestling giants, the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling. Most of all, it blurred the line between real life and the fantasy world of professional wrestling like no other company before it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Get a narrator with product knowledge
- De Dr Feelgood en 11-29-16
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Too Sweet
- Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution
- De: Keith Elliot Greenberg
- Narrado por: Danny Campbell
- Duración: 11 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 36
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 36
In 2017, after being told that no independent wrestling group could draw a crowd of more than 10,000, a group of wrestlers took up the challenge. For several years, these gladiators had been performing in front of rabid crowds and understood the hunger for wrestling that was different from the TV-slick product. In September 2018, they had the numbers to prove it: 11,263 fans filled the Sears Center Arena for the All In pay-per-view event, ushering in a new era. A year later, WWE had its first major head-to-head competitor in nearly two decades when All Elite Wrestling debuted on TNT.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Super Book, Annoying Narration
- De Richard en 04-10-21
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This Is Esports (And How to Spell It)
- An Insider’s Guide to the World of Pro Gaming
- De: Paul Chaloner
- Narrado por: Paul Chaloner, Sarah Ovens
- Duración: 9 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 20
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 17
What is competitive gaming, and where did it come from? What makes it so exciting? The bitter esports team and country rivalries, the scandals, the money, the last-minute Hail Mary plays; it’s all here, brought to you with the trademark wit - and access - of the industry’s most respected and experienced broadcaster. He’ll even tell you how to spell it. This is the world of esports according to its most famous presenter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very interesting content with great narration
- De Tsouth2 en 06-03-20
De: Paul Chaloner
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We Promised You a Great Main Event
- An Unauthorized WWE History
- De: Bill Hanstock
- Narrado por: Josh Bloomberg
- Duración: 13 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 145
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 131
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 131
In We Promised You a Great Main Event, longtime sports journalist Bill Hanstock pulls back the curtain to give a smart fan’s account of WWE and Vince McMahon’s journey to the top. Untangling the truth behind the official WWE storyline, Hanstock does a deep dive into key moments of the company’s history, from the behind-the-scenes drama at the Montreal Screwjob, to the company’s handling of the Jimmy Snuka scandal, to the real story of the Monday Night Wars.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pronounce names correctly!
- De JLA4 en 12-29-20
De: Bill Hanstock
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Slugfest
- Inside the Epic, 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC
- De: Reed Tucker
- Narrado por: Will Collyer
- Duración: 10 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 716
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 637
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 633
The first in-depth, behind-the-scenes audiobook treatment of the rivalry between the two comic book giants. They are the two titans of the comic book industry - the Coke and Pepsi of superheroes - and for more than 50 years, Marvel and DC have been locked in an epic battle for spandex supremacy. At stake is not just sales, but cultural relevancy and the hearts of millions of fans. To many partisans, Marvel is now on top. But for much of the early 20th century, it was DC that was the undisputed leader.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it, but...
- De Smitty en 05-02-18
De: Reed Tucker
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The Simpsons
- An Uncensored, Unauthorized History
- De: John Ortved
- Narrado por: John Allen Nelson, Justine Eyre
- Duración: 11 h y 26 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 145
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 100
John Ortved's oral history is the first-ever look behind the scenes at the creation and day-to-day running of the television phenomenon known as The Simpsons, as told by many of the people who produce it.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Great Content, Awful Reading
- De JH Easton en 03-13-11
De: John Ortved
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The Comedians
- Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels and the History of American Comedy
- De: Kliph Nesteroff
- Narrado por: Kliph Nesteroff
- Duración: 15 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 552
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 496
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 496
In The Comedians, comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff brings to life a century of American comedy with real-life characters, forgotten stars, mainstream heroes and counterculture iconoclasts. Based on over 200 original interviews and extensive archival research, Nesteroff's groundbreaking work is a narrative exploration of the way comedians have reflected, shaped, and changed American culture over the past 100 years.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Performance issues
- De E. A. Smith en 09-02-19
De: Kliph Nesteroff
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Who Was Bruce Lee?
- Who Was...?
- De: Jim Gigliotti
- Narrado por: Fred Sanders
- Duración: 55 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American action film star, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and philosopher. His Hong Kong- and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim. Through such films as Way of the Dragon and Enter the Dragon, Lee helped to change the way Asians were presented in American films, and in the process he became an iconic figure known throughout the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Covered the Surface
- De Latoya en 01-09-17
De: Jim Gigliotti
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Robin Williams
- De: Emily Herbert
- Narrado por: Marston York
- Duración: 6 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 156
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 136
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 136
Through roles in cherished films such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Aladdin and Hook, he became the genial face of family comedy. His childlike enthusiasm was infectious, sweeping viewers away. Allied to his lightning-quick improvisation and ability to riff lewdly off any cue thrown at him, Robin was that rare thing - a true comic genius who appealed to adults and children equally. He could also play it straight, and empathetic depth came to him naturally.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good... but too many quotes
- De DDub en 11-09-18
De: Emily Herbert
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The Football Ramble
- De: Marcus Speller, Pete Donaldson, Luke Aaron Moore, y otros
- Narrado por: Marcus Speller, Pete Donaldson, Luke Aaron Moore, y otros
- Duración: 7 h y 26 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 105
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 100
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 99
Downloaded over 10 million times a year, The Football Ramble podcast has established itself as the essential independent voice of football punditry. The weekly podcast has resonated with supporters around the world, and their sold-out live shows have been a massive hit with supporters. This audiobook is a collaboration by all four presenters and tackles the real issues from fans you won't see or hear on Sky Sports - or anywhere else, for that matter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best Performance
- De Amazon Customer en 11-15-16
De: Marcus Speller, y otros
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Total Focus
- Making Better Decisions Under Pressure
- De: Brandon Webb, John David Mann
- Narrado por: Johnathan McClain, Brandon Webb
- Duración: 7 h y 38 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 674
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 601
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 598
Over his four deployments as a Navy SEAL sniper, Brandon Webb learned all about performing while experiencing heart-pounding stress. After returning to civilian life, he started his first business venture - and failed miserably. He realized that his big mistake was neglecting to apply what he already knew about focus under pressure. By drawing on the lessons of his SEAL training and early business struggles, Webb went on to build a second business, a media network called Hurricane.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Biography/ sales pitch.
- De Dennis en 01-10-18
De: Brandon Webb, y otros
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Out of the Shadow of Greatness
- De: Michael Hembree
- Narrado por: Robert Sams
- Duración: 2 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 61
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 55
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 55
The story of NASCAR's legendary racer - newly revised Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s name virtually assured that his life would not be ordinary. Over the past decade, he has fulfilled that destiny. His father, one of the most successful drivers in the history of international motorsports, gave his son more than his name. Dale Earnhardt Sr. placed Dale Jr. in position to follow the footsteps and tire tracks he had left from Darlington to Daytona, from coast to coast, from one championship to the next.
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4 out of 5 stars
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do better research
- De David Thom en 08-05-22
De: Michael Hembree
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The Big Picture
- The Fight for the Future of Movies
- De: Ben Fritz
- Narrado por: Timothy Andrés Pabon
- Duración: 9 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 437
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 369
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 368
In the past decade, Hollywood has endured a cataclysm on a par with the end of silent film and the demise of the studio system. Stars and directors have seen their power dwindle, while writers and producers lift their best techniques from TV, comic books, and the toy biz. The future of Hollywood is being written by powerful corporate brands like Marvel, Amazon, Netflix, and Lego, as well as censors in China. Ben Fritz chronicles this dramatic shakeup with unmatched skill, bringing equal fluency to both the financial and entertainment aspects of Hollywood.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Who is overseeing the audio part of this project?
- De Lori P en 11-19-19
De: Ben Fritz
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Age of Cage
- Four Decades of Hollywood Through One Singular Career
- De: Keith Phipps
- Narrado por: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Duración: 8 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 32
Nicolas Cage is many things, but love him, or laugh at him, there's no denying two things: You've seen one of his many films, and you certainly know his name. But who is he, really, and why has his career endured for over 40 years, with more than a hundred films, and birthed a million memes? Age of Cage is a smart, beguiling book about the films of Nicolas Cage and the actor himself, as well as a sharp-eyed examination of the changes that have taken place in Hollywood over the course of his career.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent filmography of a successful career
- De Pamela Plimpton en 04-04-22
De: Keith Phipps
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Superman
- The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero
- De: Larry Tye
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
- Duración: 13 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 321
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 296
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 295
From two-fisted crimebuster to über-patriot, social crusader to spiritual savior, Superman—perhaps like no other mythical character before or since—has evolved in a way that offers a Rorschach test of his times and our aspirations. In this deftly realized appreciation, Larry Tye reveals a portrait of America over seventy years through the lens of that otherworldly hero who continues to embody our best selves.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This Superman soars
- De tru britty en 07-13-15
De: Larry Tye
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Evolution of the Squared Circle
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Total4 out of 5 stars
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- Luke
- 05-22-17
not alot of info I didn't already know
accurate story with little that I didn't already know from 20+ years of being a wrestling fan. but the narrator read with little emotion and mispronounced many names.
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