Manuel Bosboom, born in 1963, is a Dutch IM, his peak rating was 2550. The book contains a biography and 66 deeply annotated games. There are also 28 annotated fragments and 36 combinations with solutions. 2 pictures. From the cover: The Dutch International Master never made it to the top in chess, but over the course of his swashbuckling career he has produced an astonishing amount of brilliantly creative games. Not only is he an exuberantly colourful player, he also leads an adventurous and unconventional existence. His enthusiasm for the game and zest for life are highly contagious. This book offers a acaptivating collection of games and it also describes the eventful life of Manuel Bosboom. You will be treated to many a stunning chess move, a wealth of humorous and touching stories and a vivid impression of the Dutch chess scene in the late 20th and early 21st century. Further information about the book is available at newinchess.com