The Thinkers

The Thinkers is a visual tribute to the game of chess, showcasing the emotions, exertions and desires of the players, and conveying the mental intensity only chess can command. With iconic portraits of today’s stars, as well as shots of ordinary players from all over the world, this is the most visually stunning book ever devoted to chess.

"David Llada''s The Thinkers is a sumptuous collection of more than 170 photographs of players from around the world. His subjects range from world champions to street hustlers, but the real focus of the work is the game itself, the struggle, and the agon… Brilliant, brilliant stuff." -- John Hartmann, Chess Life

The Thinkers is a visual tribute to the game of chess, showcasing the emotions, exertions and desires of the players, and conveying the mental intensity only chess can command. Included are some of the most iconic portraits of today''s stars, as well as emotive shots of ordinary players from all over the world, with photos taken over the last five years in venues such as Mombasa, London, Chennai, Las Vegas, Baku and Sao Paulo.

Llada''s photographs capture the full richness and drama of the game, making this the most visually stunning book ever devoted to chess.

• | Author: David Llada
• | Publisher: Quality Chess UK LLP
• | Publication Date: Nov 16, 2017
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781784830335
• | ISBN-10: 178483033X