Lucha Libre: The History of Mexican Wrestling

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 decad...