Profile of a Prodigy: The Life and Games of Bobby Fischer by Frank Brady - 1971

David McKay Co, 1973. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

David McKay Co, 1973. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

David McKay Company, 1972. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

vi+250 pages with diagrams and index. Small ctavo (7 3/4" x 5") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First published in 1965. Considered by many the most extraordinary phenomenon in the history of chess and perhaps the strongest player who ever played the game, Robert James "Bobby" Fischer is also, undeniably, one of the most controversial. His unusual demands during tournaments, off-the-board antics, and unexplained forfeiture of his world title have brought him a notoriety uncharacteristic of most chess champions.Both Fischer's chess brilliance and his uncommon behavior are explored in this comprehensive, carefully researched volume. Frank Brady, noted chess player, teacher, writer, and tournament director, has known Bobby Fischer since the latter was eleven years old. He has been present at various behind-the-scenes episodes in Fischer's tempestuous career, and discussed Fischer with many grandmasters, including several former world champions. That personal involvement adds a special… Read More

Tartan Books, 1972. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Tartan Books, January 1972. Trade Paperback . Used Good/yes .

Tartan Books. Used - Good. Good condition. (Chess, collections of games, Bobby Fischer ). A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

8vo; pp. vi, 250; diagrams, paperback. New York, David McKay, 1972.

Nicholas Kaye Ltd, 1965. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1965. First Published in Commonwealth. 250 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Water staining to inside panels. Light tanning to spine and edges. Wear marks overall.