The Greatest: My Own Story

Ali, Muhammad; with Richard Durham

ISBN 10: 0394462688 / ISBN 13: 9780394462684

Published by Random House, New York, 1975

About this Item

"First Edition" stated, number line starts with "2". Inscribed by Muhammad Ali on the front free endpaper: "To Danny Williams from Muhammad Ali / 2-1-76 / peace"; has a small cross-out where Ali corrected the date. Also included is a laid-in color photo, approx. 3-1/4" x 4-1/4", of Ali and another man; signed by Ali in black ink, written over a blue ink sig,/inscription. Book has general wear, board corners worn through; some foxing/soiling to endpapers and text block edges. Unclipped dust jacket has small chips, tears, creases; now protected by a mylar sleeve.

Seller Inventory # 008590

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Greatest: My Own Story
• Publisher: Random House, New York
• Publication Date: 1975
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0394462688
• ISBN 13: 9780394462684
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Signed: Signed Copy

About this title

Synopsis

Current heavyweight boxing champion of the world offers a blow-by-blow commentary on his life, his profession, his fights, his family and friends, and his fellow prizefighters

From the Inside Flap

In his own words, the heavyweight champion of the world pulls no punches as he chronicles the battles he faced in and out of the ring in this fascinating memoir edited by Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Toni Morrison. Growing up in the South, surrounded by racial bigotry and discrimination, Ali fought not just for a living, but also for respect and rewards far more precious than money or glory. He was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC. Ali redefined what it meant to be an athlete by giving hope to millions around the world and inspiring us all to fight for what is important to us. This is a multifaceted portrait of Muhammad Ali only he could render: sports legend; unapologetic anti-war advocate; outrageous showman and gracious goodwill ambassador; fighter, lover, poet, and provocateur; an irresistible force to be reckoned with. Who better to tell the tale than the man who went the distance living it?