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Andre the Giant: A Legendary Life a Legendary Life

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781416541127 Author(s): Michael Krugman Format: Paperback Year: 2009 Publisher: World Wrestling Entertainment Books Dimensions: 155 x 229 x 23 (w x l x h) Pages: 352 Series: Wwe

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Description: At seven-foot-five, four hundred and fifty pounds, Andre the Giant was a living, breathing legend — a behemoth taking on all comers. Billed as "the Eighth Wonder of the World," he was the greatest attraction in sports entertainment and one of the most famous athletes in the world.

"Andre the Giant: A Legendary Life" is the story of how his enormous charisma and undeniable presence aided World Wrestling Federation'sexplosive rise to the forefront of popular culture. Andre's battles with such rivals as Ernie Ladd, Killer Khan, Big John Studd, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and Randy "Macho Man" Savage are certifiable classics, while his epic "WrestleMania III" match with Hulk Hogan — before 93,000 — still holds the record for largest attendance.

Outside the ring, Andre Roussimoff was equally formidable — his voluminous appetite for life is the stuff of legends. Moreover, Andre was among the first wrestlers to cross over into pop superstardom with roles in such television series as "The Six Million Dollar Man" and films like "The Princess Bride."

Andre's incredible tale is told through his most memorable matches, with reminiscences and recollections from the people closest to him. In addition to blow-by-blow analysis of his greatest in-ring triumphs, author Michael Krugman takes