Alan Turing - the Enigma by TURING, Alan ] Andrew Hodges - 1983

Burnett Books, London, 1983. 1st Edition. HARDCOVER. Thick, heavy 8vo. in black faux cloth, silver lettering to spine. 587pp, plates, index etc. This is one of the rare first editions, published by Burnett Books in a very small edition. This groundbreaking book has been hugely influential both in the study of computing history and the arts - besides spawning many other writings and documentaries it was adapted by Hugh Whitemore for both stage and TV dramas and by Graham Mooore for his Oscar winning script for 'The Imitation Game' of 2014 . . . . . . . . .. .CONDITION : An extremely well preserved FINE unmarked very clean and tight copy (page-block edges very slightly tanned, minute crease to the top edge of the spine) in a FINE complete Dust Jacket (merest hint of tanning to top edge, very slight crease to head of spine panel, looks new in its removable transparent protector). An excellent copy . . . . . . . . . . . . NOTE Due to size and/or weight shipping to destinations outside the UK will cost more than the price shown above. Orders made by card will be completed after you have approved the extra cost. ... . . . . . . . . We always ship in PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS