A fascinating account of the legendary 1972 World Chess Championship between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland. Written by noted literary critic George Steiner, this hardcover edition explores the psychology, politics, and significance of one of the most famous chess matches in history. * Title: Fields of Force: Fischer & Spassky at Reykjavik * Author: George Steiner * Format: Hardcover * Language: English
Bin 3 * Genre: Sports / Chess / History * Topic: Chess, Bobby Fischer, Boris Spassky, World Championship * Publisher: The Viking Press * ISBN: 0-670-31178-2 Pre-owned hardcover in good vintage condition. Ex-library copy with a library barcode sticker on the spine. Pages are clean and intact with no writing or highlighting noted. Cover shows moderate shelf and edge wear, including a small tear/chip at the upper front corner and noticeable wear/scuffing to the bottom of the spine (see photos). Binding remains solid.