Detailed biography accompanied with 34 annotated games by Donner. From the cover: Johannes Hendrikus (Hein) Donner, 1921-1988, was a Dutch GM and one the greatest writers on chess of all time.. Hein opted for a bohemian lifestyle as a chess professional and journalist. He scored several excellent tournament victories but never quite fulfilled the promise of his chess talent.. His provocative writings and his colourful persona made him a national celebrity during the roaring sixties.. His book The King, a fascinating and often hilarious anthology spanning 30 years of chess writing, is a world-wide bestseller and features on many people’s list of favorite chess books. Alexander Munninghoff, an award-winning author from the Netherlands, has written a captivating biography of a controversial man and the turbulent time and age he lived. Further information about the book is available at newinchess.com