{"product_id":"rabinovitch-duchamps-pipe-a-chess-romance-marcel-duchamp-and-george-koltanowski","title":"Rabinovitch: Duchamp's Pipe - A Chess Romance--Marcel Duchamp and George Koltanowski","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArt, Chess, and Friendship: The Untold Story of Duchamp and Koltanowski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuchamp's Pipe by Celia Rabinovitch tells the biographical account of an unlikely friendship between Marcel Duchamp, the influential Dadaist artist, and George Koltanowski, a celebrated blindfold chess champion. Spanning three decades across two continents and two world wars, this narrative reveals how two creative minds from different worlds connected through the game of chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book traces each man's path to prominence and examines the chess matches that initiated their bond, culminating in the discovery of a pipe that Duchamp gifted to Koltanowski. Rabinovitch, an artist and cultural historian, combines biographical research with fresh perspectives on these two twentieth-century figures, shedding light on their personal resilience and the nature of creative exchange in bohemian circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in art history, chess, biography, or the intersection of culture and creativity will find this work richly illustrated and thoroughly researched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocuments the remarkable thirty-year friendship between a Dadaist icon and a blindfold chess master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the chess matches and personal moments that connected these two creative minds across continents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveals the story behind a recently discovered pipe frame, a tangible symbol of their artistic bond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminates both men as complex individuals beyond their public personas and historical legacies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes foreword, bibliography, index, and extensive illustrations from the mid-twentieth-century art and chess scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortlisted for the 2021 Vine Awards, recognizing its contribution to biographical and cultural writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA portrait of genius and resilience that humanizes two towering figures of the twentieth century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the main connection between Marcel Duchamp and George Koltanowski?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two men shared a friendship spanning thirty years, initiated through chess matches. Duchamp, known for his revolutionary approach to art, and Koltanowski, a blindfold chess champion, connected across the art and chess worlds of mid-twentieth-century Europe and North America. Their bond is symbolized by a pipe that Duchamp gave to Koltanowski, discovered only in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the intended audience for this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book appeals to readers with interest in art history and Dada, biography, chess history, and the cultural life of the twentieth century. It is written for generally educated readers seeking insight into the lives of influential figures and the relationships that shaped creative communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book focus equally on both men, or primarily on one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRabinovitch traces the rise to prominence of both Duchamp and Koltanowski, examining their individual achievements and the chess matches that sparked their relationship. The narrative explores each man's resilience and creativity while centering on their friendship and its cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Atlantic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58141166993790,"sku":"9781623173562","price":24.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/Duchamp_s_Pipe.jpg?v=1790874960","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/rabinovitch-duchamps-pipe-a-chess-romance-marcel-duchamp-and-george-koltanowski","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}