The Muhammad Ali reader 1st ed.

Every so often, a sports figure takes American by storm, grabbing headlines and rising to superstardom in a flash of fame. But rarely does a sports figure grip the attention of the entire world- and maintain it through four decades. Muhammad Ali is such a man, arguably the finest athlete of the 20th century, and incontestably one of the most famous Americans of his time. The Amazing story of Muhammad Ali is celebrated in this one-of-a-kind volume that collects over 30 of the best writings by the greatest about The Greatest. Featuring a stellar array of authors, athletes, and social commentators, including Pete Hamill, Norman Mailer, Joyce Carol Oates, Floyd Patterson, Hunter S. Thompson, and Tom Wolfe, the book is organized by decade and includes interviews with Ali plus a spectacular 16-page photo insert that captures the Champ in all his guises. -- Publisher description