The most unique book on the lucha libre film genre ever written.  Join film activist, and member of the famed cinematic Calderón and García Besné families, Viviana García Besné as she and her friends and colleagues dive into the history of her family's films of the beloved genre. 

With special guest film expert and passionate lucha libre enthusiast David Wilt and interviews with actors from the golden age of the films.

From first two films of El Santo, shot in Cuba in the days leading up to Castro's ascension, to classics featuring Dracula, El Hombre Lobo, Frankestein and Hija del Frankestein, and from the most prolific luchadora films including La Mujer Murciélago (Batwoman), Las Mujeres Panteras, and Las Lobas del Ring to the highly controversial "sexy versions" of Santo classics - this book covers more than 2 dozen classic films. Packed with never-before-seen materials such original shooting script pages, casting headshots, call sheets, private letters, contracts, lawsuits, producers’ personal notes and more… this is a unique chance to see into Viviana's family vault and the archives of her friends and collaborators! 

With book design and illustration by award-winning Jeffrey Everett of Rockets are Red along with special guest artists contributing unique work; this book will be a gorgeous collection of history, cinema, and art.

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