Olympic gold medalist, world champion and world record holder in weightlifting, Paul Anderson was the stuff of urban legends before the term was even used. Supporters and detractors alike said all kinds of amazing things about Paul Anderson, often named as the strongest man who ever lived.

The nice thing for Paul Anderson, though, is that he needs no burnishing. A simple recitation of what he lifted in clear public view under the strictest conditions will leave you breathless, and when one then considers the most likely scenarios surrounding what the author calls his "unofficial lifts," your eyeballs will bulge.

Success and fame can be the parents of jealousy; and interestingly, Anderson's critics, while vocal, are few and come from the wannabe ranks of the Iron Game. Anderson's supporters, though, are something of a Who's Who in the Iron Game, but with this book there's no need to be arbitrary as you consider his accomplishments--read the facts and decide for yourself. 160 pp.

These sale copies may have a smudge or a dent, but don't let that stop you.

No. 1346-A $21.95