Gerald M. Levitt has been playing postal and over-the-board chess for many years. He has authored numerous articles for Chess Life and Florida Chess, written a chess column, and made live radio appearances as a chess expert. A retired doctor of podiatric medicine, he lives in Naples, Florida.
“fascinating”—The Washington Post; “detailed and thoroughly documented history”—C&RL News; “deeply researched...highly recommended”—Blitz Chess; “exhaustive details”—Chess Horizons; “Dr. Levitt’s new book is indispensable to everyone with the slightest interest in the subject...this book is essential to anyone studying the Turk...handsome...tells a gripping tale, it is well worth its price”—Quarterly for Chess History; “the definitive work on this subject. Absolutely fascinating”—IM John Donaldson (JeremySilman.com); “deeply researched...brilliantly put together...will fascinate chessplayers and nonchessplayers alike”—Inside Chess Online; “the most complete compilation of information about the Turk ever in one volume...a fine piece of work...recommended”—ChessCafe.com; “a really special book...a fascinating book that has been written in a very readable way...fascinating stories...highly recommended”—Magic Week; “a delightful book”—British Chess Magazine; “outstanding...extensive research...most interesting”—Musical Box Society International; “very eye-appealing...generously illustrated”—Infinityplus; “interesting”—The Intelligencer Record; “lavishly illustrated...a delightful book to read”—Book Lover’s Review; “beautifully researched”—Global Stamp News; “lavishly illustrated. It is mouth-watering to leaf through the handsomely laid out pages”—E-G.
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