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"As someone who has witnessed the many transitions of roller derby almost from the beginning, I can say that this chronicle isn't just for fans of all the stages of the game, but for anyone who wants to enjoy an inspiring story about truly fascinating people." --Jerry Seltzer, derby pioneer and owner of the original Roller Derby league
"Fast, dirty, seductive, kooky, cunning, foxy, cheeky, wicked, crazy, bad arse and most importantly, no bullshit. These are the words that tumble from my mind to my fingers having read "Down and Derby." Veterans in the world of roller derby, Axles and Kasey are an inspiration to derby girls everywhere, myself included. The "Whip It" Hurl Scouts couldn't have done it without them. I can't say enough about these women or this book. Game on!" --Zoe "Bloody Holly" Bell, stuntwoman and star of Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof "
"Roller derby is one of the most empowering and intriguing worlds I've ever come acr
"As someone who has witnessed the many transitions of roller derby almost from the beginning, I can say that this chronicle isn't just for fans of all the stages of the game, but for anyone who wants to enjoy an inspiring story about truly fascinating people." --Jerry Seltzer, derby pioneer and owner of the original Roller Derby league
"Fast, dirty, seductive, kooky, cunning, foxy, cheeky, wicked, crazy, bad arse and most importantly, no bullshit. These are the words that tumble from my mind to my fingers having read "Down and Derby." Veterans in the world of roller derby, Axles and Kasey are an inspiration to derby girls everywhere, myself included. The "Whip It" Hurl Scouts couldn't have done it without them. I can't say enough about these women or this book. Game on!" --Zoe "Bloody Holly" Bell, stuntwoman and star of Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof "
"Roller derby is one of the most empowering and intriguing worlds I've ever come acr
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
An informative and entertaining read.
22 Jun 2010
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As someone who has been around roller derby all of about 8 weeks, I wanted to learn whatever I could about the sport and its revival.
I got this book last Friday and got through it over the weekend. It's an entertaining and informative read - essential reading for anybody who wants to get up to speed on roller derby.
I got this book last Friday and got through it over the weekend. It's an entertaining and informative read - essential reading for anybody who wants to get up to speed on roller derby.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Well rounded, multi-purpose book
19 Nov 2010
Format:Paperback
Being the founder of a new league it's sometimes hard to put the fun where it needs to be. Derby is a serious, athletic, full contact sport but above anything else - it's FUN! Starting a new league from scratch is hard work with many ups and downs. This book is the perfect thing to remind you that all the work IS going somewhere, all the downs you experience have been experienced many times before you and that it's absolutely going to be worth it. Down and Derby is an informative and often times comical book. I purchased several copies and used them with my skaters as incentive to do things they normally don't enjoy .. the endurance training. It put in that element of fun they all need to get through it.
I love this book and am so glad I found it.
I love this book and am so glad I found it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Must Own!
29 July 2010
Format:Paperback
Whether you play Roller Derby or have no idea what it is, whether you go to every bout in your hometown or haven't watched a game since it was on TV in the seventies, this is the ultimate Roller Derby book. Fun and funny, while being totally informative, Axles of Evil and Kasey Bomber have written everything you could possibly want to know about Roller Derby. From its inception to its modern form, there is a history of the sport itself, a definition of terms and introduction to the game as it is played now. Interviews with players sprinkled through provide opinions and answers to the most important questions. And my personal favorite, the derby commandments give every aspiring derby girl and outline of what exactly it means to be down and derby. If you don't know if you are a derby girl, there's a quiz for that too! Great book, buy it now!
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