We specialize in hard to find items
All Categories
The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant
Share Tweet
*Price and Stocks may change without prior notice
*Packaging of actual item may differ from photo shown
- Electrical items MAY be 110 volts.
- 7 Day Return Policy
- All products are genuine and original
About The Eighth Wonder Of The World: The True Story Of
Product Description From field producer for HBO’s André the Giant Pat Laprade and renowned wrestling historian Bertrand Hébert comes a definitive and exhaustive biography of André the Giant. “The gold standard for wrestling biographies.” ― Wrestling Observer 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? Through exhaustive research and exclusive interviews with family and friends, The Eighth Wonder of the World offers a comprehensive exploration of André’s amazing wrestling career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, including his role in the cult classic film The Princess Bride. 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. This 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. Transporting readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being. Review “Unlike traditional biographies, we don’t just get a chronological recollection of André’s life, but we also get a fascinating array of discussions that range from his aforementioned and apparently famous flatulence to the curiosity surrounding the size of André’s genitalia to his lust for life and the ladies and even an entire chapter on acromegaly, the hormonal disorder responsible for André’s immense size.” ― Slam! Wrestling From the Back Cover 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, Pat Laprade and Bertrand Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being. The Definitive Biography of Pro Wrestling’s Most Beloved Giant “I have always been fascinated by the legend of André the Giant. Even before I became an avid wrestling fan, he captivated my imagination. His influence will forever be felt well beyond the boundaries of the professional wrestling world, and this book well represents that.” ― Kevin Owens, WWE Superstar “After so many years of lies, half-truths, and exaggerations, Laprade and Hébert have delivered a book full of so many facts that even André the Giant himself would have learned something.” ― Greg Oliver, author of The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame series “For his friends, he couldn’t say no. He would have done anything for you. He once told my wife that if we were ever in need, to go to see him. He wanted to give my son a job. This book represents, very well, the career but also the human side of the man.” ― Gino Bri
