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BOOK DETAILS Paperback: 360 pages Dimensions: 6x9 Publisher: Crowbar Press Cover: Full color 208 B&W photographs ISBN: 0-9745545-2-9 Item #: cbp02-jj Price: $24.95
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IMPORTANT NOTICE! Crowbar Press is the only place where you can get a copy autographed with a special message from J.J. Dillon at no extra charge. You can even have the photos personalized by request. To have your book/photo personalized, simply include the name of the person to whom you would like J.J. to address each photo and/or book to, in either 1) the "Add special instructions to seller" box for PayPal orders, or, 2) the "Special Instructions" box on the mail order form.
Since JJ will be sending out this book personally, there will be a flat shipping charge added to the cost of the book instead of the regular rates. — REVIEWS —
"There are a lot of good wrestling books out there. This is top of the line. The portrayal of Vince McMahon is better than in any book I've read. I highly recommend this book."
"I've known J.J. Dillon for a number of years, however it was usually an office/talent relationship. Once I started reading his book, I couldn't put it down until I finished. I have a new respect for J.J., knowing that we started in the business the same way, as kids with a dream."
"I've never read anything that even came close to describing how the business worked in those wonderful days of what are now, alas, yore — which is the added delight of the tome that J.J., Scott, and Philip have constructed."
"Along with The Dynamite Kid's "Pure Dynamite," Lou Thesz's autobiography, and yes, Mick Foley's "Have a Nice Day," J.J. Dillon's "Wrestlers Are Like Seagulls: From McMahon to McMahon" stands proud at the top of the pile."
"Seagulls is highly informative about how the wrestling business works, tells of many humorous hijinks that occurred on the road, and delves into the darker side of the business. It is perhaps the best written book on the business that I have read."
In the words of the "Nature Boy" himself in 1986, at the pinnacle of the successful reign of the Horsemen. "We take a lot of pride in being first class. We pay a lot of respect to J.J. Dillon, our leader ..."
TULLY BLANCHARD
OLE ANDERSON
ARN ANDERSON
For over 40 years, James J. Dillon has been involved in the world of professional wrestling. Now he speaks candidly on all aspects of both his career and his personal life.
This book has something for wrestling fans of all generations and ages: J.J. Dillon offers a first-hand account and detailed history of one of the most influential wrestling promotions in wrestling history — the World Wrestling Federation. For 7½ years, JJ served in the WWF as Vince McMahon's top lieutenant, right-hand man, and Vice President. Never before has someone from McMahon's inner circle written a book with an insider's perspective of the company. JJ also gives a insider's perspective on the ludicrous business decisions made by executives who took World Championship Wrestling down a path that led to the company's destruction and eventual demise. From the highs of making big money, winning championship titles, rubbing elbows with top celebrities, and appearing on television every week — to the lows of filing for bankruptcy, extramarital affairs, divorces, and drug use — no stone is left unturned when J.J. Dillon tells his story.
In this book, there are truly "no holds barred." JAMES J. DILLON The Leader of the Four Horsemen (from the pages of "Wrestlers Are Like Seagulls") The Four Horsemen were formed spontaneously. It was not an idea that was planned in any great detail. At the time, Ric Flair was the World Heavyweight Champion. Tully Blanchard was the U.S. Champion. Ole and Arn were the National Tag Team Champions. We all walked out onto the studio set and did an interview, en masse. At the time, I only managed Tully, so I went out with him. There we were, all of the heels with all of the titles, and with all the bragging rights. As I said, the Horsemen concept was something that happened, but if anyone should be given credit for the idea, it should be Arn Anderson. As we did the interview, Arn grabbed the microphone and told the audience that they were witnessing history. "Only once has so much damage been caused by so few," Arn shouted, "and to find that source, you need to go all the way back to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." When Arn held up his four fingers, the fans picked up on it. From that day on, the fans gave us the four finger sign — the symbol of ...
The Four Horsemen 
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