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Experience the riveting journey of Joe Grim, an Italian-American boxer who transformed pain into a form of self-expression and artistry in 'Grimmish', a captivating book published by Puncher and Wattmann in 2022. This compelling narrative intertwines historical events with deep reflections on masculinity, vulnerability, and the human experience, immersing readers in Grim's extraordinary life. As Grim navigates his boxing career in Australia during 1908-09, his remarkable resilience and unique showmanship captivated audiences, making him a legendary figure in the world of sports. The book offers a profound exploration of pain, laughter, and the complexities of identity, enriched by Michael Winkler's award-winning writing style. Readers will find themselves oscillating between humor and horror, all while engaging with Grim's enigmatic personality. This is not just a sports biography; it's an evocative meditation on what it means to be human. Whether you're searching for a unique addition to your literary collection or a profound read on masculinity in sports, 'Grimmish' is a must-have. Shipping is free, so indulge in this extraordinary tale without delay! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922571472
Year: 2022
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Pain was Joe Grim's self-expression, his livelihood and reason for being. In 1908-09 the Italian-American boxer toured Australia, losing fights but amazing crowds with his showmanship and extraordinary physical resilience.
On the east coast Grim played a supporting role in the Jack Johnson-Tommy Burns 'Fight of the Century'; on the west coast he was committed to an insane asylum. In between he played with the concept and reality of pain in a shocking manner not witnessed before or since. Award-winning writer Michael Winkler braids the story of Grim in Australia, meditations on pain, thoughts on masculinity and vulnerability, plus questionable jokes into a highly creative haymaker.
'The strangest book you are likely to read this year.' – JM Coetzee
Grimmish meets a need I didn't even know I had. I lurched between bursts of wild laughter, shudders of horror, and gasps of awe at Winkler’s verbal command: the freshness and muscle of his verbs, the unstoppable flow of his images, the bizarre wit of the language of pugilism—and all the while, a moving subterranean glint of strange masculine tenderness.' – Helen Garner
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922571472
Year: 2022
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Pain was Joe Grim's self-expression, his livelihood and reason for being. In 1908-09 the Italian-American boxer toured Australia, losing fights but amazing crowds with his showmanship and extraordinary physical resilience.
On the east coast Grim played a supporting role in the Jack Johnson-Tommy Burns 'Fight of the Century'; on the west coast he was committed to an insane asylum. In between he played with the concept and reality of pain in a shocking manner not witnessed before or since. Award-winning writer Michael Winkler braids the story of Grim in Australia, meditations on pain, thoughts on masculinity and vulnerability, plus questionable jokes into a highly creative haymaker.
'The strangest book you are likely to read this year.' – JM Coetzee
Grimmish meets a need I didn't even know I had. I lurched between bursts of wild laughter, shudders of horror, and gasps of awe at Winkler’s verbal command: the freshness and muscle of his verbs, the unstoppable flow of his images, the bizarre wit of the language of pugilism—and all the while, a moving subterranean glint of strange masculine tenderness.' – Helen Garner