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Black & White: The Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischer

Name: Black & White: The Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischer
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Book Synopsis: Author Julian Voloj and award-winning illustrator Wagner Willian’sBlack & White is the first graphic novel biography following the life of Bobby Fischer, from chess wunderkind and national hero to his eventual spiral into madness and infamy. The life of Bobby Fischer (1943–2008) had many unexpected moves—from his solitary childhood to his stratospheric accomplishments in the world of competitive chess, and eventually, his descent into mental illness and disgrace.Black & White begins in Brooklyn, where Fischer was born and raised by a single mother. By the time he was a teen, he had established himself as a loner and dropped out of school. But none of that mattered; he had found his true calling—chess. In 1972, Fischer played what many consider “the game of the century” against the Soviet Union’s chess champion Boris Spassky at the height of the Cold War. Later, Fischer became the youngest-ever US Chess Champion and the game’s youngest grandmaster. Never before had chess received such international attention. Fischer, whose sole focus in life up until then was chess, reached the Olympus of chess at 29, and then . . . he disappeared. Suffering from mental illness, the chess genius became increasingly paranoid, lost in anti-Semitic conspiracy theories—despite the fact that he himself was Jewish—and died as a fugitive in Iceland.Black & White is a beautiful and fascinating work that reveals Fischer’s history while also contextualizing his lasting impact on pop culture and examining the legacy he left behind.

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Discover the extraordinary life of Bobby Fischer in the captivating graphic novel biography, Black & White. Written by Julian Voloj and illustrated by Wagner Willian, this remarkable book takes you on a journey from Fischer's early days in Brooklyn to his remarkable rise to fame as a chess prodigy and the subsequent fall into madness and infamy.

From his humble beginnings raised by a single mother, Fischer's talent for chess quickly became apparent. As a teenager, he dropped out of school to pursue his passion, dedicating his life to mastering the game. His dedication paid off in 1972 when he played the historic "game of the century" against the Soviet Union's chess champion Boris Spassky, captivating the world during the height of the Cold War.

Not only did Fischer become the youngest-ever US Chess Champion and the game's youngest grandmaster, but he also brought unprecedented international attention to chess. However, as Black & White unveils, Fischer's success was overshadowed by his descent into mental illness. Paranoia and conspiracy theories consumed him, leading to his tragic demise as a fugitive in Iceland.

Experience the fascinating history of Bobby Fischer and gain insight into his lasting impact on pop culture with Black & White. This remarkable graphic novel biography beautifully illustrates Fischer's journey and explores the legacy he left behind. Don't miss out on this captivating read that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.

Get your copy of Black & White today and immerse yourself in the gripping story of one of chess's most enigmatic figures.Order now!

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