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Book signings by a British matador have been cancelled over fears they would attract animal rights campaigners.Book signings by a British matador have been cancelled over fears they would attract animal rights campaigners.
Waterstone's has shelved Frank Evans' book signings after receiving letters saying they would glamorise the "cruel, violent spectacle" of bullfighting.Waterstone's has shelved Frank Evans' book signings after receiving letters saying they would glamorise the "cruel, violent spectacle" of bullfighting.
Mr Evans, 67, from Salford, Greater Manchester, is thought to be the only Briton to achieve the status of matador, the profession's top rank. Mr Evans, 67, from Salford, Greater Manchester, is thought to be the only Briton to have achieved the status of "matador de toros".
He was due to sign his autobiography in the Liverpool and Manchester branches.He was due to sign his autobiography in the Liverpool and Manchester branches.
He said he did not want to put shop staff in any danger.He said he did not want to put shop staff in any danger.
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The bullfighter, who has a large Spanish following and is known as "El Ingles" in the ring, said: "There are a minority of people who are violently opposed to what I do.The bullfighter, who has a large Spanish following and is known as "El Ingles" in the ring, said: "There are a minority of people who are violently opposed to what I do.
"I do not want the store's staff to be in danger, so it is not Waterstone's I am angry at."I do not want the store's staff to be in danger, so it is not Waterstone's I am angry at.
"These extremists are quite sinister and are trying to suppress literature.""These extremists are quite sinister and are trying to suppress literature."
His autobiography The Last British Bullfighter chronicles his four decades in the bull ring.His autobiography The Last British Bullfighter chronicles his four decades in the bull ring.
Mr Evans recently made a comeback after making plans to retire due to a quadruple heart bypass and replacement knee surgery.Mr Evans recently made a comeback after making plans to retire due to a quadruple heart bypass and replacement knee surgery.
There is nothing brave or admirable about anyone who participates in or pays to watch a violent spectacle in which the bull always loses Peta spokeswoman Poorva JoshipuraThere is nothing brave or admirable about anyone who participates in or pays to watch a violent spectacle in which the bull always loses Peta spokeswoman Poorva Joshipura
A spokesman for Waterstone's said: "In the best interests of our customers and staff, Waterstone's decided to cancel the two Last British Bullfighter events.A spokesman for Waterstone's said: "In the best interests of our customers and staff, Waterstone's decided to cancel the two Last British Bullfighter events.
"No further events related to the book are planned and full refunds will be given.""No further events related to the book are planned and full refunds will be given."
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta), the Born Free Foundation and the League Against Cruel Sports were among the animal rights groups which wrote to the book firm.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta), the Born Free Foundation and the League Against Cruel Sports were among the animal rights groups which wrote to the book firm.
Peta spokeswoman Poorva Joshipura said: "Bravo to Waterstone's for distancing itself from the sadistic cruelty and gore of bullfighting.Peta spokeswoman Poorva Joshipura said: "Bravo to Waterstone's for distancing itself from the sadistic cruelty and gore of bullfighting.
"There is nothing brave or admirable about anyone who participates in or pays to watch a violent spectacle in which the bull always loses.""There is nothing brave or admirable about anyone who participates in or pays to watch a violent spectacle in which the bull always loses."
Mr Evans, a grandfather-of-five, killed two half-ton bulls and won a standing ovation on his comeback in Benalmadena, Spain, on 30 August.Mr Evans, a grandfather-of-five, killed two half-ton bulls and won a standing ovation on his comeback in Benalmadena, Spain, on 30 August.