The Official Treasures of Muhammad Ali

Hardcover | 1 October 2008

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You will not believe how awesome this book is. It is almost not a book. It comes in a hard slipcased box. It is packed with so many wonderful photos of the great man throughout his life but here is the "knockout punch"... It has loads of replica artifacts from Ali's life. It has such items like; letters sent to him by various people (eg. President Clinton on White House letterhead) and organisations, plus photos, programs, tickets from fights and promotional posters (probably not to scale, although they are quite large themselves) that are protected in special sleeve pockets throughout the book. So you can pull them out of the sleeves and look at them and they are the exact replicas of the originals. If you know someone who is a boxing fan or more importantly a fan of Muhammad Ali himself and they don't have this tribute then you will hit the jackpot gift here. It is so amazing. Well, there is one less. I bought one for myself! Reviewed by Tony Nash, CEO of Booktopia

Muhammad Ali is not only the greatest heavyweight boxer ever to have stepped into the ring, he is also the most recognized man on the planet; a man who rose above his own sport, and all sport, and is the greatest living icon of the modern age.

The Treasures of Muhammad Ali allows readers the opportunity to experience and truly appreciate the boxing and humanitarian legend's glorious achievements through a stunning selection of 200 photographs and a stylish text, as well as through 25 items of Ali's own personal and private memorabilia.

Study his early fight contracts, read his personal letters, browse famous fight programmes and admire the removable fight posters...

This sumptuous book spans Ali's entire career, from his early days growing up in Kentucky through to his amateur career and 1960 Olympic success, his early professional bouts and world title fight with Sonny Liston. The book goes on to candidly discuss his conversion to Islam and the controversy surrounding his refusal to be inducted into the US Armed Forces, before showcasing his legendary comeback fights: the 'Rumble in the Jungle' and the 'Thrilla in Manila'.

The book charts Ali's retirement, fight with Parkinson's, life outside the ring and his incredible impact on world culture. The Treasures of Muhammad Ali is a unique celebration of the life of one who is quite simply, The Greatest.

Memorabilia includes: Personal family photographs; Rome 1960 Olympic boxing tournament ticket; Ali's first fight contract; FBI report on Ali; 'Fight of the Century' programme; 'Rumble in the Jungle' poster; 'Thrilla in Manila' poster; The Muhammad Ali Television show script; 'The Greatest' movie press release; A personal letter from President Bill Clinton; Academy Award Ceremony ticket; Ali Centre opening invite; A personal illustration drawn by Muhammad Ali; Plus much, much more...

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