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A beautiful tribute to the artistry of the game of chess
Master Pieces: The Architecture of Chess is a gorgeous gift book for any chess fan. The first full-color illustrated book devoted to the art and design of the individual pieces in a chess set, the book presents examples of the most magnificent pieces from around the world, both ancient and modern. Master Pieces sheds new light on the history, evolution, and symbolism of chess pieces and displays the artistry and craft of creating these miniature works of art. Featuring some of the most beautiful and famous chess sets from all over the world, Master Pieces is the ideal gift for chess players everywhere.
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Gareth Williams is the owner of one of the most extensive collections of chess memorabilia in Europe, a collection that includes sets, boards, clocks, cards, prints, photos, ceramics, and more. He is the author of The Amazing Book of Chess and is also a regular contributor to Chess Monthly and The Chess Collector magazines.
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- PublisherStudio
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0670893811
- ISBN 13 9780670893812
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages160
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