Muhammad Ali: The Glory Years

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This superbly produced volume, complete with silver printing and never-previously published images, shines out as one of the most intelligent and appealing studies of this legend's greatest years Muhammad Ali has proved to be one of the most charismatic and compelling figures of the last century. Voted Sports Personality of the Century in 1999, he has towered over his generation, both in the ring and out of it. This incredible story of Muhammad Ali was first published in 1975. A quarter of a century on, Ali remains a legend in his own lifetime. The Glory Years is based on exhaustive interviews with Ali's friends, family and associates, now extensively updated to bring his story into the 21st century. It revisits his fantastic reign and celebrates his life, both in the ring and out, with a stunning collection of photographs taken over the last fifty years. Some are being published here for the first time ever, with a silver printing process that makes this book a truly unique volume and a fitting celebration of a glorious reign.

Felix Dennis was imprisoned in 1971 as co-editor of OZ magazine. After his acquittal on appeal, he founded his own magazine publishing company in 1973 and made millions with the sale of Personal Computer World and MacUser in the mid-eighties. Today, Dennis Publishing remains a privately owned company with headquarters in London and New York City. Titles include The Week, Auto Express, Computer Shopper and Maxim. The annual Sunday Times Rich List estimates that Felix Dennis is the 65th richest individual in the UK. Following a life-threatening illness, his first collection of poetry, A Glass Half Full was published by Hutchinson and the second, Lone Wolf, in 2004. His third collection, When Jack Sued Jill, was published by Ebury Press in November 2006. His other interests include planting trees and he divides his time between homes in Warwickshire, London, New York, Connecticut and the Caribbean island of Mustique.

In-depth interviews and the author's compulsive 'fly-on-the-wall' attitude make this a literary equivalent to the awesome When We Were Kings documentary * FHM * one of the most intelligent and appealing studies of this legend's greatest years * New Nation * the ultimate coffee-table book ever produced on Ali * sportspages.co.uk * a beautiful hardback, with high-quality silver printing doing justice to the plethora of photographs, many rare and previously unpublished...if you are looking for a present which any sports fan will appreciate, this is it. * Time Out * this superbly produced volume shines out as one of the most intelligent and appealing studies of this legend's greatest years * www.boxinggifts.com *