Publicado por Daowood & Brighton, 2007
ISBN 10: 0979048826 ISBN 13: 9780979048821
Librería: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good.
Publicado por Daowood & Brighton, 2007
ISBN 10: 0979048826 ISBN 13: 9780979048821
Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.66.
Publicado por Daowood & Brighton, 2007
ISBN 10: 0979048826 ISBN 13: 9780979048821
Librería: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Daowood & Brighton, 2007
ISBN 10: 0979048826 ISBN 13: 9780979048821
Librería: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
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Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.15.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: Michael Lyons, HAGERSTOWN, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Ships same day or next. Dust Jacket has shelf wear. The book itself is good. Text is very good and book is unread. Expedited shipping available at checkout for domestic orders.
Publicado por Brand: Daowood Brighton, 2007
ISBN 10: 0979048826 ISBN 13: 9780979048821
Librería: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición
Softcover. Condición: Good. First Edition. Engaging Pieces: Interviews and Prose for the Chess Fan contains interviews with some of the most fascinating personalities of the chess world, poignant short fiction that uses chess as a metaphor, and in-depth reviews and editorials. This is writing that entertains and makes you think. Michael de la Maza explains the importance of chess tactics and how he improved his USCF rating from Class-D to Expert in two years. Jen Shahade talks about her book, Chess Bitch, and the controversial topic of women's chess. Hikaru Nakamura confides what it's like to be a teenage chess star. Mig Greengard, arguably the world's most charismatic chess journalist, waxes philosophic on everything from the immaturity of professional chess players to promoting chess as a sport. Hydra's programmers, designers of the world's best chess computer, explain the computer science behind their monster. Mark Glickman demystifies every detail of the USCF rating system, and as the Boston Globe says, "It is the best summary.we have seen." Greg Shahade talks about the nascent United States Chess League. Plus interviews with Paul Hoffman (chess journalist and writer), Charles Katz (former Vice president of Edge TV), Joe Block (from Beauty and the Geek), David Shenk (author of The Immortal Game), and Michael Weinreb (author of The Kings of New York). The fiction is a poignant and entertaining collection of stories that consistantly develop chess as a metaphor. The book is rounded out with a thought provoking series of in-depth reviews and editorials covering a selection of topics relevant to the chess world today. An appendix lists every novel and fiction anthology published between 1932 and 2007 that uses chess as a major narrative element.
Publicado por Daowood & Brighton, 2007
ISBN 10: 0979048826 ISBN 13: 9780979048821
Librería: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, Estados Unidos de America
Softcover. Condición: USED_GOOD. Engaging Pieces: Interviews and Prose for the Chess Fan contains interviews with some of the most fascinating personalities of the chess world, poignant short fiction that uses chess as a metaphor, and in-depth reviews and editorials. This is writing that entertains and makes you think. Michael de la Maza explains the importance of chess tactics and how he improved his USCF rating from Class-D to Expert in two years. Jen Shahade talks about her book, Chess Bitch, and the controversial topic of women\'s chess. Hikaru Nakamura confides what it\'s like to be a teenage chess star. Mig Greengard, arguably the world\'s most charismatic chess journalist, waxes philosophic on everything from the immaturity of professional chess players to promoting chess as a sport. Hydra\'s programmers, designers of the world\'s best chess computer, explain the computer science behind their monster. Mark Glickman demystifies every detail of the USCF rating system, and as the Boston Globe says, \"It is the best summary.we have seen.\" Greg Shahade talks about the nascent United States Chess League. Plus interviews with Paul Hoffman (chess journalist and writer), Charles Katz (former Vice president of Edge TV), Joe Block (from Beauty and the Geek), David Shenk (author of The Immortal Game), and Michael Weinreb (author of The Kings of New York). The fiction is a poignant and entertaining collection of stories that consistantly develop chess as a metaphor. The book is rounded out with a thought provoking series of in-depth reviews and editorials covering a selection of topics relevant to the chess world today. An appendix lists every novel and fiction anthology published between 1932 and 2007 that uses chess as a major narrative element.
Publicado por Brand: Daowood Brighton, 2007
ISBN 10: 0979048826 ISBN 13: 9780979048821
Librería: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición
Softcover. Condición: New. First Edition. Engaging Pieces: Interviews and Prose for the Chess Fan contains interviews with some of the most fascinating personalities of the chess world, poignant short fiction that uses chess as a metaphor, and in-depth reviews and editorials. This is writing that entertains and makes you think. Michael de la Maza explains the importance of chess tactics and how he improved his USCF rating from Class-D to Expert in two years. Jen Shahade talks about her book, Chess Bitch, and the controversial topic of women's chess. Hikaru Nakamura confides what it's like to be a teenage chess star. Mig Greengard, arguably the world's most charismatic chess journalist, waxes philosophic on everything from the immaturity of professional chess players to promoting chess as a sport. Hydra's programmers, designers of the world's best chess computer, explain the computer science behind their monster. Mark Glickman demystifies every detail of the USCF rating system, and as the Boston Globe says, "It is the best summary.we have seen." Greg Shahade talks about the nascent United States Chess League. Plus interviews with Paul Hoffman (chess journalist and writer), Charles Katz (former Vice president of Edge TV), Joe Block (from Beauty and the Geek), David Shenk (author of The Immortal Game), and Michael Weinreb (author of The Kings of New York). The fiction is a poignant and entertaining collection of stories that consistantly develop chess as a metaphor. The book is rounded out with a thought provoking series of in-depth reviews and editorials covering a selection of topics relevant to the chess world today. An appendix lists every novel and fiction anthology published between 1932 and 2007 that uses chess as a major narrative element.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, Newton Highlands, MA, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: Paradise Found Books, Chico, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: VG+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Light edge wear, clean copy.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New.
Publicado por National Book Network, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Brand New.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: NEW.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: Pistil Books Online, IOBA, Seattle, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Miembro de asociación: IOBA
Original o primera edición
Hard Cover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows is in excellent consition also, now wrapped in protective clear cover.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
Condición: New.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Reino Unido
Condición: New.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Reino Unido
Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: Parrot Books, Hemel Hempstead, HERT, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: New.
Publicado por Daowood & Brighton, 2007
ISBN 10: 0979048826 ISBN 13: 9780979048821
Librería: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: New.
Publicado por Mongoose Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 097914826X ISBN 13: 9780979148262
Librería: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Chess has flourished in its modern form for hundreds of years. During this time, tens of thousands of books have been written about the game, but very few have been works of fiction. Now, for the first time, an anthology of contemporary chess fiction will appear. Masters of Technique has collected twelve outstanding short stories about the royal game, each story selected for its literary merit and the way it captures the psychological impact of chess as a metaphor. As the Introduction claims, these stories will be respected for their style by literary connoisseurs, as well as respected for their content by experienced chess players. Contributors include Katherine Neville, Stephen Carter, Michael Griffith, Paul Eggers, Wells Tower, Patrick Somerville, Edward Falco, Steven Levery, Michael Weinreb, John Wheatcroft, Katie Kitamura, and Mark Coggins. Chess has flourished in its modern form for hundreds of years. During this time, tens of thousands of books have been written about the game, but very few have been works of fiction. Now, for the first time ever, an anthology of contemporary chess fiction will appear. Mongoose Press has collected twelve outstanding short stories about the royal game, each story selected for its literary merit, its originality, and the way it captures the psychological impact of chess. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.