In Roller Derby, readers confront this die-hard sport in all its various incarnations, from the original depression-era games through the days of RollerJam to its current crazed, nationwide revival.
If you don’t have a league in your city, wait about a week. Fishnets and quad skates are bound to soon appear. Derby is springing up everywhere, from both coasts and everywhere in between—-even across the pond.
Encircling the story of roller derby are vintage promo paraphernalia and historical photographs, as well as stunning, full-color and black-and-white, modern-day shots of the women, the bouts, and the sport.
About the Author
Catherine Mabe (a. k. a. Jayne Manslaughter) is a founding member of the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls, one of the nation’s popular, modern-day, flat-track roller derby leagues. She is first and foremost a skater but has also served as director of recruitment and public relations.