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ANDRE THE GIANT BIOGRAPHY RECEIVING PAPERBACK RELEASE

The excellent Andre the Giant biography will be receiving a paperback release on 11/30.

The book, titled, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant was written by Pat Laprade and Bertrand Hebert, who have collaborated on a number excellent books on pro wrestling together.   Laprade was also one of the producers on HBO's Andre the Giant documentary.

Promotional material for the book notes:

Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know André the Giant — but who was André Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man.

Born in France, André worked on his family’s farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, André went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it’s also what caused his untimely death at 46.

With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of André’s amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.

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