Hamilcar Publications is a Boston-based publisher focused on professional boxing, true crime, hip-hop, and more. Their books appeal to fans of these fascinating, often-intersecting worlds as well as to readers who are simply passionate about great nonfiction storytelling and beautiful book design.
The following is an excerpt from Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors and the Death Days of the Sixties by Bob Batchelor, now available from Hamilcar Publications. *** “My Doors Memoir” I remember the exact moment […]
The following is an excerpt from pages 74-76 of Shot at a Brothel: The Spectacular Demise of Oscar “Ringo” Bonavena, by Patrick Connor (Hamilcar Publications, August 2021) *** Bonavena botched a proposed showdown with George […]
This quiz about Drew “Bundini” Brown, Muhammad Ali’s legendary assistant trainer and hype man, was created by Todd D. Snyder author of BUNDINI: Don’t Believe The Hype (August 2020, Hamilcar Publications). *** Test your knowledge: How well […]
The following is the foreword for The Ghost of Johnny Tapia, by Paul Zanon. The foreword is written by Sammy Hagar, one of Jonny’s friends and once had the honor of working Johnny’s corner vs. Marco […]
The following is the foreword for Slaughter in the Streets: When Boston Became Boxing’s Murder Capital, by Don Stradley. The foreword is written by T. J. English, bestselling author of Paddy Whacked, The Westies, and […]