MUSCLE, SMOKE & MIRRORS VOL. II The Pumping Iron Years, Nautilus Emerges. By Randy Roach.
Review by David Gentle.
www.musclessmokeandmirrors.com Printed in USA. ISBN 978-1-4670-3 84 l-6(sc)
If you had bought and read Volume 1 of the above title by Randy Roach, then you would have no requirement from me to recommend the second volume of an intended trilogy. The premier volume with its encyclopaedic, highly researched, yet remaining highly readable account of the early life and times of bodybuilding and its icons, would ensure that you, like me, would be waiting restlessly for the next issue to show and continue with the story and fascinating tales of the movers and shakers in the wonderful world of those who wish to improve their health, strength, vanity or sheer wealth. The last century of “modern muscle building” the beginnings of which was written in volume one, continues into the follow up era. Of Pumping Iron, The Iron Game, Nautilus and other fixed machines designed to develop muscles, along with recounting the human “inside ” story of those who led or were inspired by the next band of “Makers of Men “, or “Builders of Champions”
The sheer amount of research almost extends beyond belief. It’s said a man must read a library to write a book, well, Randy has not only turned over a library, but also used his time and effort to quiz all those active then and now without including the bull shit or as Arnold reputedly said, the “Comic book” style of writing and reporting. Randy, an expert nutritionist, goes into frightening detail of the use and abuse of drugs without pulling any stops.
Read MoreRandy Roach and Boyer Coe on Joe Weider’s death on Superhuman Radio
SHR # 1169 : Paying Homage To Joe Weider:
Coe knew Joe Weider since the 50′s and was close to him in the late 60′s right up to the end of his life. Roach has interviewed hundreds of people about Weider for his book Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors. These two men have a very different perspective about the man and his empire.
Guests: Author Randy Roach & Bodybuilding Legend Boyer Coe
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PowerQuest’s Interview Of The Year with Randy Roach
The Second Interview with Randy roach by PowerQuest’s host Dominik Feischl. English only:
Full Interview:
http://download.power-quest.cc/PQ-podcast361.mp3
Read MoreHigh Intensity Training Interview of the Month: Randy Roach
Our High Intensity Training Interview this month features a man who knows more about the history of the iron game than anyone I have ever met–author, trainer, trainer of trainers, and overcomer of obstacles, Mr. Randy Roach.
“One of my favourite interviews yet!” – says Randy
Dominik Feischl from Austria’s Power Quest is the interviewer. The introduction is in German before it turns to English.
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