The King: Chess Pieces - Couverture souple

Donner, J. H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9056911716 ISBN 13 : 9789056911713

Editeur : New In Chess, 2007

Synopsis

An anthology of chess journalism, as well as a striking self-portrait of a remarkable man. Donner wrote about Bobby Fischer, chess as a game of luck, madness, why women can't play chess, and many other subjects. Finally, the complete edition of this classic. An outrageous book.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

J.H. Donner was one of the most respected and best-loved chess player/writer of his generation. Above all, he was a witty commentator on everything and everybody, both inside and outside the chess world.The King; spans a writing career of more than thirty years during which Donner slowly developed from chess player/writer into writer/chess player. His favourite topics throughout his writing career included Bobby Fischer, the blunder, chess as a game of luck, why women can't play chess, rivals, madness, and a great deal more. "The King" is a book full of insults and ironies, but Donner wouldn't be Donner without his self-mockery.

Revue de presse

An acclaimed masterpiece. The late Dutch Grandmaster was a brilliant, amusing, provoking and self-mocking author, a master of vertical hyperboles and shortcuts." --Lubosh Kavalek, The Washington Post

Totally absorbing. Any insightful person should have this book. --Bob Long, Chessco

A magnificent portrait of a remarkable man, as well as one of the funniest chess books ever written. --Mike Fox and Richard James, Chess Magazine

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: New In Chess
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9056911716
• ISBN 13: 9789056911713
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 392
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible