From field producer for HBO's Andr矇 the Giant Pat Laprade and renowned wrestling historian Bertrand H矇bert comes a definitive and exhaustive biography of Andr矇 the Giant ... now in paperback!

"The gold standard for wrestling biographies." -- Wrestling Observer

Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know Andr矇 the Giant -- but who was Andr矇 Roussimoff? Through exhaustive research and exclusive interviews with family and friends, The Eighth Wonder of the World offers a comprehensive exploration of Andr矇's amazing wrestling career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, including his role in the cult classic film The Princess Bride.

Born in France, Andr矇 worked on his family's farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, Andr矇 went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it's also what caused his untimely death at 46.

This biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. Transporting readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man, Laprade and H矇bert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.