Searching For Bobby Fischer: The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess - Softcover

Waitzkin, Fred

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140230386 ISBN 13: 9780140230383

Publisher: Penguin, 1993

Synopsis

The compelling sage of three years in the life of a real American chess prodigy now a Major Motion Picture! Searching for Bobby Fischer is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national championship. Drawn into the insular, international network of chess, they must also navigate the difficult waters of their own relationship. All the while, Waitzskin searches for the elusive Bobby Fischer, whose myth still dominates the chess world and profoundly affects Waitzkin s dreams for his son. The quest is beautifully resolved in a contest that knits together all the book s rich themes. Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, The New York Times"

About this title

About the Author:

Fred Waitzkin, who fishes regularly in the Bahamas, is the author of Searching for Bobby Fischer and has written for The New York Times Magazine, New York, Esquire, Sports Illustrated, and Motorboating and Sailing. He lives in New York City and Martha's Vineyard.

Synopsis:

The author recounts three years in his chess-champion son's life, chronicling Josh's play, their travels and tournaments, Josh's first national championship, and the impact on their relationship.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0140230386
• ISBN 13: 9780140230383
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240