Muhammad Ali [Paperback]

Victor Bockris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2000

From early 1973 through the summer of 1974, Victor Bockris visited Muhammad Ali in his private training camp, Fighter's Heaven, when he was preparing for the "Rumble in the Jungle." Bockris was able to get an unprecedented view of Ali's persona outside the boxing ring. Presented here are generous helpings of Ali's unique poetry, and insightful glimpses into his feelings on race relations, Muslim principles, and family values. Ali said himself of this book, "These are some of the things I don't reveal to the public too much."

Editorial Reviews

Review

Bockris allows Ali to speak for himself…. This is a portrait that goes beyond the myth-making. (G. Q. )

An intriguing companion to the documentary When We Were Kings…. Bockris paints a vivid picture of what it was like to spend extended time with Ali. (Financial Times )

An intriguing companion to the documentary When We Were Kings…. Bockris paints a vivid picture of what it was like to spend extended time with Ali. (Financial Times )

An intimate, personal view. (Esquire )

About the Author

Victor Bockris has written biographies of Andy Warhol, Lou Reed, Keith Richards, Patti Smith, and has co-authored books with William Burroughs, Debbie Harry, and John Cale. He lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Cooper Square Press; Cooper Square Press Ed edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081541062X
• ISBN-13: 978-0815410621
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,700,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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