The Squared Circle

Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling

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Published by Blackstone Audio, Blackstone Publishing.

ISBN:
978-1-4829-2890-7
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Presents a breakthrough examination of professional wrestling and its cultural relevance that traces its evolution throughout the past century while offering insight into the intellect and sense of irony shared by athletes and fans.

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reviewed Squared Circle by David Shoemaker

Review of 'Squared Circle' on 'Storygraph'

Clear, cogent, brilliantly argued look at pro-wrestling as a struggle between sport and drama, between real life and entertainment, the ultimate encounter with real life being death. Comes from Shoemaker's columns on dead wrestlers for Grantland and at time feels too much like a bundle of columns wrapped in a messy bow of a narrative that doesn't really hold anything together. Minor league complaint though. If you are even the slightest bit curious about pro-wrestling, this is among the best books out there by far.