The special edition of The Greatest by Chris Smith comprises of:

• A signed and numbered copy of the first edition of the book in a clothbound slipcase 
• A signed and numbered 28x36 cm (11''x14'') silver gelatin print The Beatles and Ali at 5th Street Gym, Miami Beach, Florida, 22 February 1964

The special edition is limited to 200 numbered copies

280 x 360 mm

176pp, 92 images

In fine condition 

No markings 

About

The Greatest brings together nearly 100 photographs of Muhammad Ali at the height of his career by Chris Smith. The images are accompanied by Smith’s memories of his time spent with Ali from the early days of his career until his final years before retirement.

In 1964 Chris Smith was in the US to photograph The Beatles on their first tour of the country. After photographing the band he headed down to Miami to photograph Cassius Clay, as he was then known, training at the 5^th Street Gym. Smith was curious about the athlete who was starting to become influential in the world of boxing. Fortuitously, he was in gym when the doors opened and, much to everyone's surprise, in walked The Beatles.