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OverviewThe Thinkers is a visual tribute to the game of chess, showcasing the emotions, exertions and desires of the players, and conveying the mental intensity only chess can command. Included are some of the most iconic portraits of today’s stars, as well as emotive shots of ordinary players from all over the world, with photos taken over the last five years in venues such as Mombasa, London, Chennai, Las Vegas, Baku and Sao Paulo. Llada’s photographs capture the full richness and drama of the game, making this the most visually stunning book ever devoted to chess. “David Llada’s pictures are full of life, and they are colourful even if black-and-white. Precisely as the game of chess itself.” – GM Emil Sutovsky, ACP President Hardcover only 208 pages of the finest Fedrigoni paper 111 photographs in black-and-white, 66 in full colour, with 16 breathtaking double spreads Full Product DetailsAuthor: David LladaPublisher: Quality Chess UK LLP Imprint: Quality Chess UK LLP Dimensions: Width: 25.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 31.50cm Weight: 1.709kg ISBN: 9781784830335ISBN 10: 178483033 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 16 November 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""David Llada's The Thinkers is a sumptuous collection of more than 170 photographs of players from around the world. His subjects range from world champions to street hustlers, but the real focus of the work is the game itself, the struggle, and the agon… Brilliant, brilliant stuff."" -- John Hartmann, Chess Life" Author InformationDavid Llada (born in Spain in 1978) has always been connected to the chess world, first as a professional chess journalist, publishing his contributions in all the world’s major chess magazines. In recent times he has earned a reputation as the chess photographer, working as Official Photographer at the three most recent Olympiads. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |