by Aleksandar Matanovic and Jovan Prokopljevic (Informant 2001)
This book is by Yugoslav grandmaster Aleksandar Matanovic and renowned caricaturist Jovan Prokopljevic. Artist and grandmaster combine to provide a colorful and entertaining journey through the world of the royal game.
This beautifully produced hardcover book contains almost 70 caricatures and amusing cartoons, set off against some of the greatest games, combinations, studies, etc. that the chess world has seen. The book is divided into eight chapters: (1) The Champions Play; (2) Memorable Games; (3) Combinations; (4) Brilliant Moves; (5) Chess Problems; (6) Chess Endings; (7) Draw by Stalemate; and (8) The Queen Is the Target.
Several examples of Prokopljevic's work have already proven popular. (See the Accessories section of our online catalog.)
This 178-page hardcover book has been produced on high-quality coated stock and is sure to please for years to come. First published in 2001, there was a limited edition of 1,000 copies.
