Thank you for viewing. A valuable book depicting the dawn of Japanese professional wrestling. It details the history from 1951 to 1963, focusing on Rikidozan. The author, Shoichi Suzuki, has been involved in professional wrestling coverage for many years and is also known as a television commentator. This is an auction for the upper volume only (the lower volume is not included). ISBN: 4-7704-0540-5 The front and back covers have discoloration and age-related wear. There is slight unevenness in the top edge of the pages due to the original binding (see image). There are no problems with reading. Recommended for professional wrestling fans and those interested in the history of Showa-era sports.