David Shenk is the nationally bestselling author of six books, including The Genius in All of Us, The Immortal Game, The Forgetting, and Data Smog. He has written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Harper’s, National Geographic, Slate, NPR, and PBS, among others. He lives in Brooklyn.
Praise for David Shenk’s The Immortal Game
“Elegant . . . A true page-turner, and a superb introduction
to the game of chess.” —The Wall Street Journal“Clear, elegant,
sophisticated and easy to understand. . . . Just the thing to get
you in the thrall of this ancient game.” —Los Angeles
Times“Shenk, a spry writer. . . . [Offers] a strong case for the
game’s bewitching power.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Shenk’s book possesses an almost inestimable advantage over the
many other publications about chess. . . . You can be an utter
novice, just a simple wood-pusher, and enjoy the author’s engaging
prose, honest self-deprecation (he’s a lousy player), and the charm
of his personal connection to the game.” —The Washington
Post“Fresh and fascinating . . . A world-spanning story [Shenk]
relates with skill and verve.” —Chicago Sun-Times
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