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Publisher
Princess Bride Limited
Pub. Date
[2000?]
Language
English
Description
Return to a time when men were men and swamps were fire swamps, full of quicksand and rodents of unusual size. Lagoons were inhabited by shrieking eels, and the most beautiful woman in the world was named...Buttercup? Well, it's a bent fairy tale, complete with all the fencing, fighting, chases, and escapes.
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A kid, home sick from school, grudgingly allows his grandfather to read him a dusty storybook, which is how we meet the innocent Buttercup, about to marry the nefarious Prince Humperdinck though her heart belongs to Westley. A mysterious pirate, a vengeful Spaniard, and a good-natured giant interrupt the wedding plans.
Publisher
WWE Home Video
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From HBO Sports, WWE, JMH Films, and Ringer Films comes a documentary examining the life and career of one of the most beloved legends in WWE history. The ambitious, wide-ranging film explores Andre's upbringing in France, his celebrated WWE career and his forays into the entertainment world. It includes interviews with Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Billy Crystal, Rob Reiner, family members, and more.
Author
Publisher
IDW Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
He was called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and became an inspiration for millions of wrestling fans all over the globe. While his in-ring exploits were full of flash and spectacle, the personal life of Andre "The Giant" Roussimoff was complicated by an excess of partying and the devastating physical toll of his deteriorating health. This graphic novel biography explores the bookmarks of Andre's story.
Author
Publisher
Pocket Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A portrait of the seven-foot-five wrestling star's life and career describes his childhood in a small French village, the progression of the medical condition that caused his gigantism, and his memorable television and film appearances.
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Draws from records about his life and anecdotes from his colleagues to chronicle the life of the seven-foot-four wrestler and actor, from the progression of his gigantism to his memorable on-screen appearances.
Author
Series
Publisher
A&D Xtreme, An imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
This book chronicles Andre the Giant's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his untimely death. Andre the Giant's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling