Voloj, Julian
Black and White: The Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischer
- ISBN 13:
- 9781419759864
- author:
- Voloj, Julian
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Abrams ComicArts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 24.9 x 17.3 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Chess,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Black & White is a graphic novel biography that tells the story of Bobby Fischer, from his early life as a chess prodigy to his descent into madness and infamy. Born in Brooklyn, Fischer's solitary childhood and focus on chess led him to become a national hero and the youngest-ever US Chess Champion. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he played the infamous "game of the century" against the Soviet Union's chess champion, Boris Spassky, at the height of the Cold War. Fischer's life was marked by both incredible achievements and personal struggles. He became increasingly paranoid and lost in anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, despite being Jewish himself. This graphic novel biography reveals Fischer's history while also examining the lasting impact he had on pop culture and the legacy he left behind. Through a beautiful and fascinating narrative, Black & White sheds light on the complex and intriguing life of Bobby Fischer, a man whose sole focus was chess, but whose life was far from ordinary.
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