Items related to The Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender To #45472

The Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender To #45472 - Softcover

 
9780140149296: The Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender To #45472
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
On May 26, 1967, the spiraling career of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, then the top contender for the world middleweight boxing crown, came to a shuddering and tragic halt: he and a young fan were found guilty of murder of three white people in a New Jersey bar. The nightmare knew no bounds as Carter traded his superstar status for a prison number and the concrete walls of some of America's most horrific institutions. Originally published as an attempt by Carter to set the record straight and force a new trial, The Sixteenth Round is timeless. It is an eye-opening portrait of growing up black in America, a scathing indictment of the prison system Carter grew up in and out of, and a mesmerizing re-creation of his furious battles in the ring and in the courtroom set against the backdrop of the turbulent sixties. The liveliness of Carter's street language, its power and ironic humor, makes this an eloquent, soul-stirring account of a remarkable life not soon to be forgotten.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:
In 1974, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter's autobiography, THE 16th ROUND was published by Viking. Written from prison, Carter chronicled the twisted events that took him from world middleweight boxing contender to his life sentence as the accused murderer of three people in a New Jersey bar. Joan Baez, Muhammad Ali and Roberta Flack protested his innocence, and Bob Dylan wrote his classic anthem "Hurricane" about Carter's struggle. But it took the determined efforts of a group of Canadians, including Sam Chaiton and Terry Swinton to free Rubin Carter.
Review:
"A document of life lived in the center of hell." —Sports Illustrated

"When they come to list the greatest boxers, Hurrican's name isn't likely to pop up in the Top 10. But when they come to list the greatest figures of the 20th century, he'll be alone at the peak." —Boston Globe

"A shocking, savage and brilliant indictment of racial injustice and the inhumanity of the prison." —Globe and Mail

"Carter's scorching and poetic autobiography." —Toronto Sun

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherPenguin Global
  • Publication date1991
  • ISBN 10 0140149295
  • ISBN 13 9780140149296
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages339
  • Rating

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781569765678: The Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender to Number 45472

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9781569765678
Publisher: Lawrence Hill Books, 2011
Softcover

  • 9780670647507: The Sixteenth Round

    Viking, 1974
    Hardcover

  • 9780446799065: The sixteenth round: From number 1 contender to #45472

    Warner..., 1975
    Softcover

  • 9780446910200: The Sixteenth Round

    Warner..., 1995
    Softcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Rubin Carter
Published by Penguin Global (1991)
ISBN 10: 0140149295 ISBN 13: 9780140149296
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Books Unplugged
(Amherst, NY, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0140149295xvz189zvxnew

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 24.53
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Rubin Carter
Published by Penguin Global (1991)
ISBN 10: 0140149295 ISBN 13: 9780140149296
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Book Deals
(Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0140149295-new

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 24.53
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Rubin Carter
Published by Penguin Global (1991)
ISBN 10: 0140149295 ISBN 13: 9780140149296
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Ergodebooks
(Houston, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. Eighth Printing. On May 26, 1967, the spiraling career of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, then the top contender for the world middleweight boxing crown, came to a shuddering and tragic halt: he and a young fan were found guilty of murder of three white people in a New Jersey bar. The nightmare knew no bounds as Carter traded his superstar status for a prison number and the concrete walls of some of America's most horrific institutions. Originally published as an attempt by Carter to set the record straight and force a new trial, The Sixteenth Round is timeless. It is an eye-opening portrait of growing up black in America, a scathing indictment of the prison system Carter grew up in and out of, and a mesmerizing re-creation of his furious battles in the ring and in the courtroom set against the backdrop of the turbulent sixties. The liveliness of Carter's street language, its power and ironic humor, makes this an eloquent, soul-stirring account of a remarkable life not soon to be forgotten. Seller Inventory # DADAX0140149295

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 25.96
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Rubin Carter
Published by Penguin Global (1991)
ISBN 10: 0140149295 ISBN 13: 9780140149296
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldenWavesOfBooks
(Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0140149295

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 22.57
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Rubin Carter
Published by Penguin Global (1991)
ISBN 10: 0140149295 ISBN 13: 9780140149296
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldBooks
(Austin, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0140149295

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 28.47
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Rubin Carter
Published by Penguin Global (1991)
ISBN 10: 0140149295 ISBN 13: 9780140149296
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
BennettBooksLtd
(LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.88. Seller Inventory # Q-0140149295

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 61.42
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.13
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds