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Muscle: A Writer's Trip Through a Sport with No Boundaries (Paperback)

by Jon Hotten (Author)
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Yellow Jersey Press (21 Oct 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0224069667
  • ISBN-13: 978-0224069663
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 523,598 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Steven Poole, Guardian

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‘When it isn’t alarming, [it’s] merely amazing... Balanced, respectful, non-judgmental and rendered in an admirably muscular, entirely fat-free prose'
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not just for body building fans..., 6 Sep 2007
By Humpty D (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Muscle: A Writer's Trip Through a Sport with No Boundaries (Paperback)
I'm not particularly interested in bodybuilding but bought this book after seeing an excerpt in the Observer. Hotten starts as an outsider but becomes smitten with a world that is proud to exist outside of the mainstream whilst craving recognition & the rewards that the interest & affection of the general public would bring.

If you're looking for an objective view of bodybuilding look elsewhere - Hotten is in thrall to the world of BB after a while & can appear as an apologist for the excesses & idiosyncracies of those involved.

However, what Hotten is good at is capturing the personalities behind the muscle - not just the competitors but the promoters, trainers & fans. As an insight in to a hidden subculture this is fascinating & compelling stuff, very enjoyable. I've read it twice now & am sure I will again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Stuff- In an odd sort of way., 19 Aug 2009
This review is from: Muscle: A Writer's Trip Through a Sport with No Boundaries (Paperback)
As a competitive natural bodybuilder I found this book compelling reading. Scary, funny and truthful. I'm not sure Hotten is trying to apologise for the sport of bodybuilding or if he's trying to convey what lengths most competitive athletes will go to in order to be successful in their sport. If you're ever considering using performance enhancing drugs then this book should put you off which can only be a good thing. I'd recommend this book and it's not just for bodybuilders.
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