Chess for Beginners A Picture Guide Al Horowitz Barnes & Noble 1964 Vintage Book Chess for Beginners: A Picture Guide by Al Horowitz, published by Barnes & Noble. This 1964 sixth printing serves as a comprehensive self-teaching manual, utilizing photographs and diagrams to illustrate fundamental strategies and moves. Part of the Everyday Handbooks series (No. 223), it offers a clear, visual approach to mastering the game. The vintage paperback shows significant wear, including a torn and taped front cover, edge wear, and a previous owner's name written on the front.