Life Times by Hauser Thomas Muhammad Ali (22 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.

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Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Softcover / Paperback. Condition: Fine. First edition. Paperback. Foreword by Hugh Mcllvanney. Athlete, activist, rebel, poet, legend Muhammad Ali stood larger than life in the imagination of hundreds of millions of people around the world. A gold medalist at the 1960 Olympics, he won the heavyweight championship at age twenty-two by conquering Sonny Liston in dramatic fashion. In the weeks after the upset victory, he confirmed his membership in the Nation of Islam and told reporters he would no longer answer to his "slave name": Cassius Clay. The political establishment stripped him of his heavyweight title when he refused induction into the United States Army during the height of the war in Vietnam. Ultimately, Ali returned to reclaim his crown, prevailing in epic fights against the likes of Joe Frazier and George Foreman. His talent and charisma and above all, his adherence to principle made him a cultural icon and one of the most beloved sporting figures of all time. But that is only half the tale. This is also the story of Ali, the man. The author got closer to Ali than any previous biographer. His work, told in Ali's own words and those of hundreds of family members, friends, rivals, and others who interacted with "The Greatest" over the decades, reveals a deeply spiritual, complex man, whose public and private battles, including his struggle against the devastating effects of Parkinson's disease, gave new meaning to the word courage and changed forever our conception of what makes a champion. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the legacy of one of the twentieth century's most charismatic and controversial superstars. Illus., Author's Epilogue, Appendix, Notes and Index. 544pp. p/back. F. with no creasing to covers.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. 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.

Soft Cover. Condition: vg-. 543 pages + 2 sections of glossy b/w photos; contents clean, black line on bottom edge; 9.25" tall; light shelf wear to edges of cover. Paperback.

hardcover. Condition: As New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The first definitive biography of the boxer who transcended sports as no other athlete had ever done. Thomas Hauser was considered many the finest writer on the sport of boxing. The book is in very good- condition. I have other boxing titles and more than 3,000 baseball publications in stock. Discounts are available when you purchase multiple items on the same order.

Octavo softcover (VG+) ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. Used with wear and/or markings but is still in solid reading condition. Pasadena's finest new and used bookstore since 1992.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Publisher: Simon & Schuster, NY., 1991. First Edition, First Printing. FINE- hardcover book in FINE- dust-jacket. Gift inscription on the front free end paper. Shelf rub to rear panel. Not remainder marked. Not price-clipped. Not a book club edition. Not an ex-library copy. All of our books with dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective sleeves.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New DJ. 4th Printing. 0671688928 1991 4th Printing New/New DJ Includes two bright photo illustrated sections. HEAVY ITEM 2.0 Pounds. No Exp.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Third printing, signed on a "Best Wishes" bookplate on flyleaf by Ali. Dust jacket has some small tears at the edges. Binding is weak in the middle where the photo plates are inserted. Text block lightly soiled. Text is unmarked. Previous owner has written his name on the inner flyleaf. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. SIMON & SCHUSTER., NY, 1991. Hardcover. Condition:Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Inscribed by Muhammad Ali on title page "To Charles from Mohammad Ali, 6 - 5 - 91". Near fine in fine dust jacket. (Edges foxed. ).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. London. Robson Books Ltd. 1992. First Edition. Fifth impression. Hard Cover. Medium 8vo. 6.5" x 9.3". ([16.5cm x 23.5cm] approx. 513 pp and notes. Black boards with gilt titles to the spine. Glossy black and white photographs in the text. Signed by Muhammad Ali on a paste down book plate to the title page. 'To commemorate Muhammad Ali's visit to Great Britain'. Pristine text block with firm binding. Pictorial dust wrapper which is neatly clipped but has no other wear. Book and jacket are fine. To many sports fans the greatest ever boxer dominating the heavyweight championship for 20 years but Ali was more than just a boxer. He vehemently objected to the US involvement in Vietnam and was the strongest voice in support of Black rights. His continued desire to regain the heavyweight championship also said something about his self belief and enjoyment of fame. These ingredients make for a fascinating portrayal of undoubtedly one of the most important figures of the twentieth century. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. (1991.) Large 8vo. SIGNED by Muhammad Ali on both an enclosed bookplate sticker and on a laid in Cat Stevens booklet. Some bumping and creasing to spine ends. Very small bump midway across top edge of front board. Moderate overopening to gutters of half-title page and to rear fly-leaf, with visible glue. Signifigant foxing to edges of textblock. Some bumping and creasing to d.j. spine ends and corners of d.j. wrappers. Light edgewear to d.j. Faint toning to edges of d.j. Slight scuffing, scraping, and denting to d.j. VG/VG. Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. BOUND IN FULL DARK RED LEATHER, OCTAVO. SIGNED BY MUHAMMAD ALI AND THOMAS HAUSER ON THE LIMITATION PAGE. BRIGHT CLEAR CRISP GOLD GILT LETTERING AND DECORATION ON THE FRONT & BACK COVER AND SPINE, SMALL PHOTO OF ALI IN A SPARING STANCE ON THE FRONT COVER. THREE EDGES GOLD GILT, SIX RAISED BANDS. SILK END PAGES AND BOOK MARK. PRISTINE CONDITION. NO FLAWS, NO EXCUSES. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Limited Edition. VERY FINE- with a couple of very minor marks to the gilded page edges. Otherwise a new copy without any flaws. No bumped corners and free of any writing, marks, scratches or blemishes. A wonderful bright clean copy. The graphics are clear and not faded. The perfect gift for the collector of rare autographed sports books. A luxurious leather bound collector's edition, published by Easton Press and personally signed by "The Greatest", Muhammad Ali. In the words of the great Muhammad Ali: "Success is not achieved by winning all the time. Real success comes when we rise after we fall. Some mountains are higher than others. Some roads steeper than the next. There are hardships and setbacks but you cannot let them stop you. Even on the steepest road you must not turn back". A gorgeous dark red leather Numbered Limited Edition, also signed by the author, Thomas Hauser. Limited to 3,500 signed & numbered copies. This is number 3,009. Illustrated with numerous historic black & white photographs. Original publication date 1996. Includes extra unattached bookplate for your own personalization. From the Preface- "This book is not an attempt to mythologize Ali. It's an effort to show him as he was and is: a superb human being with good qualities and flaws. In his twenties, he was arguably the greatest fighter of all time. But more importantly, he reflected and shaped the social and political currents of the age in which he reigned. Ali in the 1960s stood for the proposition that principles mattered, that equality among people was just and proper, that the war in Vietnam was wrong." Ali was the first man to win the heavyweight title three times and he revolutionized the sport of heavyweight boxing. In 1990, Muhammad Ali was introduced into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Widely regarded as one, if not THE, best heavyweight fighters who ever lived, Ali's biography is an important book signed by an important world figure. As Cassius Clay, Ali won the light heavyweight gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and began the road to a highly successful heavyweight career. In 1964, Ali surprised the world by beating Sonny Liston and after the fight he changed his name to Ali after adopting Islam. Ali's title was stripped from him in 1967 when Ali refused the draft but he regained it, eventually, in 1974 by beating George Foreman. Ali successfully defended his title several times until the early 80's when his career was over. Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "the Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970. He was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978 and the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, he began training as an amateur boxer at age 12. At 18, he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics and turned professional later that year. He converted to Islam after 1961. He won the world heavyweight championship, defeating Sonny Liston in a major upset on February 25, 1964, at age 22. During that year, he denounced his birth name as a "slave name" and formally changed his name to Muhammad Ali. In 1966, Ali refused to be drafted into the military owing to his religious beliefs and ethical opposition to the Vietnam War and was found guilty of draft evasion and stripped of his boxing titles. He stayed out of prison while appealing the decision to the Supreme Court, where his conviction was overturned in 1971. He did not fight for nearly four years and lost a period of peak performance as an athlete. Ali's actions as a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War made him an icon for the larger counterculture of the 1960s generation, and he was a very high-profile figure of racial pride for African Americans during the civil rights movement and throughout his career. As a Muslim, Ali was initially affiliated with Elijah Muhammad's Nation of Islam (NOI). He later disavowed the NOI, adhering to Sunni Islam. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. HARDBACK - SIXTH IMRESSION - A very good or better book inscribed by the legend to the half title page and dated 6/5/92 There is a little pushing to the spine tip, with a little foxing to the top page block, internally very clean. Overall a nice clean copy in a very good dust wrapper with very light creasing to the spine tip. The publisher's printed price of £ 16.95net is present to the front flap.

HARD BACK RED. Condition: As New. SIGNED EDITION. Signed by both Ali and Hauser. Red Hard Cover. Has Gold Gilt Designs surrounding a Colored Picture of Muhammad Ali on the front and also has Gold Gilt Edges. Pages are very clean. Text is clear. all edges gilt, full deep crimson morocco embossed in gold and black with spine bands and original attached silk ribbon marker. Contains Articles about Muhammad Ali. Also Contains Black and White Illustrations. A Signed Collector's Edition. Bound in Genuine Hauser on the limitation page. Number 1,532 of 3,500. From the Preface- "This book is not an attempt to mythologize Ali. It's an effort to show him as he was and is: a superb human being with good qualities and flaws. In his twenties, he was arguably the greatest fighter of all time. But more importantly, he reflected and shaped the social and political currents of the age in which he reigned. Ali in the 1960's stood for the proposition that principles mattered, that equality among people was just and proper, that the war in Vietnam was wrong.". DATE PUBLISHED: 1996 EDITION: SIGNED EDITION 543.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Muhammad Ali's autobiography. Mint hardback. On the occasion of Muhammad Ali's visit to Great Britain, Ali's only signing (onto the special "London Visit" bookplate pasted onto title page) was at the Chancery Lane WH Smith bookshop, where he patiently signed about a hundred copies in an hour, (it was 1992 so by this time for the London visit the 5th printing) then at 2pm sharply the signing stopped. The influx was controlled by Smith's, as Ali already by this time at Parkinson's. I was standing on line for about an hour and a half before he arrived. He sat there looking as magically beautiful as always. His looks inseparable from his courage in becoming a Muslim, after which he had his championship title "revoked" by the U.S. Government, as was his passport all that "personal choice and freedom" only lasts till you choose to invoke its use. After signing and drawing a flower on the Warhol poster of himself that I handed him, he gestured holding forward his right arm to shake hands, which we did an unforgettable (meta)physical memory. Pristine condition.