One Ring Circus - Parallax: Extreme Wrestling in the Minor Leagues

Description

Introduction by Stephen Osbourne One Ring Circus pays homage to the wrestling lifestyle that spawned such stars as Hulk Hogan and The Rock. Brian Howell spent three years following the circuit, amidst the backdrop of household lightbulbs, screaming sound systems and near-raid fans who are almost as colourful and outrageous as the wrestlers they clamour for. Capturing the visceral energy of a remarkable, near-clandestine community, this book is nothing short of inspirational. Includes more than 100 b/w photographs.

Brian Howell has worked on various documentary projects, including the one that led to One Ring Circus. His work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The National Post, Saturday Night, and Geist, and has been exhibited nationally. He lives in Vancouver. Stephen Osbourne is the author of Ice and Fire and the editor and founder of Geist magazine. He also lives in Vancouver.