Lucha Libre: The History of Mexican Wrestling
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An illustrated historic and cultural dive into the world of Mexico's most beloved sport, sure to please fans In this handsome bilingual book, the best Mexican specialists analyze all facets of the lucha libre phenomenon: the history and roots of the sport, the most important luchadores, the way the world of Mexican wrestling is organized, the history and practice of female wrestling, the meaning of the masks and costumes, and lucha libre's influence in worldwide pop culture. Over the decades, lucha libre has become a symbol of Mexico, transcending the nation's borders. Halfway between sport and religion, this synthesis of Hispanic, Aztec, European, and American represents the quintessence of Mexican culture. The luchador is a living god, and products in his image are idolized like sacred relics. A symbol of urban working-class culture, the significance of lucha libre is massive. Artes de M xico is a magazine with 28 years of experience that promotes and disseminates the cultural diversity of Mexico in all its creative manifestations. Since its inception, it has been linked to the most important writers, researchers, and creators, and has been recognized with more than 150 national and international awards.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1419767550
ISBN13:9781419767555
Release Date:March 2025
Publisher:Cernunnos
Length:240 Pages
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