The Thinkers (Hardcover) by David Llada

The Thinkers by David Llada is a hardcover chess photography book that presents the game through concentration, tension and the human moments around the board. Written in English, it offers a documentary view of chess as both a competitive pursuit and a global cultural scene.

What this book shows

David Llada presents a visual portrait of chess that includes both leading contemporary players and ordinary players from around the world. The photographs were gathered over five years, giving the book a broad view of chess in tournament halls and everyday settings.

It includes 111 black-and-white photographs, 66 colour photographs and 16 double-page spreads. The book will appeal to chess enthusiasts, documentary photography readers and collectors of well-produced albums, and it also suits a home library, a chess collection or a gift for someone who enjoys chess and photography.

About the author

David Llada was born in Spain in 1978 and has long been connected with the chess world. He began as a professional chess journalist before becoming known as a photographer focused on chess, and he served as the official photographer for three consecutive Chess Olympiads.

Review quote

“David Llada’s pictures are full of life, and they are colourful even if black-and-white. Precisely as the game of chess itself.” – GM Emil Sutovsky, ACP President

Edition details

• Author: David Llada
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Format: 31 × 24 cm
• Page count: 208
• Paper: Fedrigoni paper
• ISBN: 978-1-78483-033-5
• Publication date: 16 November 2017

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess photography book
• Author: David Llada
• Subject: chess photography
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Format: 31 × 24 cm
• Page count: 208
• Paper: Fedrigoni paper