{"product_id":"sumo-david-benjamin-9784805310878","title":"Sumo: A Thinking Fan's Guide to Japan's National Sport","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The most entertaining and irreverent guide to sumo.\" -- James Fallows, The Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSumo\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author \u003cb\u003eDavid Benjamin\u003c\/b\u003e peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. \u003ci\u003eSumo\u003c\/i\u003e provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe greatest sumo match ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as \"the Hooker,\" \"the Bulldozer\" and \"the Matador\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSumo's most stunning move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy \u003ci\u003erikishi\u003c\/i\u003e sometimes throw a match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"foreign invasion\" of sumo and what it means for the sport's future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout This New Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular \u003ci\u003eThe Joy of Sumo\u003c\/i\u003e. Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatched, and his humorous descriptions of the personalities and pageantry of the sport will have you laughing loud and often.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Benjamin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 4805310871\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805310878\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.10w x 0.80d","brand":"David Benjamin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44045814759679,"sku":"9784805310878","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_99a4fe29-7f5c-49c8-93a6-81c26f815318.jpg?v=1684980923","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sumo-david-benjamin-9784805310878","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}