I’d like to learn more about Lucha Libre’s history and culture, because I might like to do something with lucha but I want to be as authentic as possible. I’ve got video stuff available, but I was hoping the very knowledgable people round these parts might be able to make a few recommendations? Thank you!
I’d like to learn more about Lucha Libre’s history and culture, because I might like to do something with lucha but…
I’d like to learn more about Lucha Libre’s history and culture, because I might like to do something with lucha but…
If you can find a cheap copy of Lucha Libre HERO, there’s a decent overview in that.
Here’s a link to the pdf (though the price point there’s probably higher than you want if you’re just looking for a resource).
http://www.rpgnow.com/product/62173/Lucha-Libre-Hero
This book was really helpful to me working on WWW:II – amazon.com – The World of Lucha Libre: Secrets, Revelations, and Mexican National Identity: Heather Levi: 9780822342328: Amazon.com: Books – it’s by a sociologist who trained in Lucha Libre as well as doing historical and ethnographic work, really good for the cultural aspects of the form.
Thanks, y’all. Nathan, that’s exactly the kind of book I was hoping someone would be aware of!