Slaphappy: Pride, Prejudice, and Professional Wrestling

{{Short description|2006 book by Thomas C. Hackett}}

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| author = Thomas Hackett

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| country = United States

| language = English

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| genre = Non-fiction

| publisher = HarperCollins

| release_date = 2006

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Slaphappy: Pride, Prejudice, and Professional Wrestling is a book written by reporter Thomas Hackett that describes, with a sociological and philosophical bent, the industry of professional wrestling.

Reception

The New York Times gave the book a mediocre review.{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/02/books/review/02genzlinger.html|work=The New York Times|title=That's Gotta Hurt|first1=Neil|last1=Genzlinger|date=2006-04-02}} Kirkus Reviews said the book is a "punch-drunk saga of showbiz ugliness".{{cite web|title=Slaphappy|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/thomas-hackett/slaphappy/|date=2006-01-01|accessdate=2015-03-31}} Publishers Weekly called the title a "fascinating study".{{cite web|url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-019829-9|title=Slaphappy: Pride, Prejudice, and Professional Wrestling |accessdate=2015-03-31}}

References

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Sources

  • Hackett, Thomas. Slaphappy: Pride, Prejudice, and Professional wrestling. Harper Collins. New York, NY. 2006.

Category:2006 non-fiction books

Category:Professional wrestling books

Category:HarperCollins books

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