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Former Observer writer Adam Pitluk’s new book is due in May.
Got a copy of the forthcoming book Standing Eight: The Inspiring Story of Jesus “El Matador” Chavez Who Became Lightweight Champion of the World, which bears a cumbersome title worthy of this criminally prolix blog. But more important, the book, which Da Capo Press is publishing in May, was written by Adam Pitluk, a former Observer staffer who actually told the tale of El Matador in these very pages during his stint here. Mazel tov, of course, to our old pal–and, of course, we take no offense to the fact that his book bio contains no mention at all of his former employer:
“Adam Pitluk is a contributor to Time magazine and has written for People and the Dallas Morning News, among other publications. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he now lives in Dallas, Texas.”
Ah, how I have always loved working for “other publications.” Now that I’ve read the back cover, guess it’s time to read what’s inside. Right after I finish this. –Robert Wilonsky
