Bobby Fischer Goes to War: How A Lone American Star Defeated the Soviet Chess Machine (P.S.) - Brossura

Edmonds, David

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ISBN 10: 0060510250 ISBN 13: 9780060510251

Casa editrice: Harper Perennial, 2005

Riassunto

An account of the 1972 chess match between Soviet chess champion Boris Spassky and American challenger Bobby Fischer offers insight into the personalities of the contenders and draws on previously unpublished records to identify the roles of Henry Kissinger, the KGB, and other forces in the match. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

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Recensione

“Readers will savor a marvelous portrait of East against West, with perceived societal superiority as the real prize.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“[An] intriguing look at the world of competitive chess, circa 1972.... Good reading, especially for chess buffs.” (Booklist)

“[A] praiseworthy, terrific book... marvelous.” (Chess Life)

“Bobby Fischer Goes to War tells the story in fine, brisk style...conveying the richness of the world beyond the chessboard.” (Time magazine)

“[Edmonds and Eidinow] show themselves once again to be grandmasters of nonfiction narrative.” (Christian Science Monitor)

“The book will be one of the major sources of history for new generations of chess players.” (Boston Globe)

“David Edmonds and John Eidinow have penned a delightful book about the politics of that legendary match.” (Washington Times)

A superbly researched reminder of a 20th century culture clash.” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

“A fascinating story well told.” (Nashville Tennessean)

“Engagingly written... a real page-turner!” (Library Journal)

L'autore

David Edmonds is an award-winning journalists with the BBC. He's the bestselling authors of Bobby Fischer Goes to War and Wittgenstein’s Poker.

John Eidinow is an award-winning journalist with the BBC. He's the bestselling authors of Bobby Fischer Goes to War and Wittgenstein’s Poker.

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• Editore: Harper Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060510250
• ISBN 13: 9780060510251
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 384