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A Brief History of Time: Updated and Expanded Tenth Anniversary Edition
by Hawking, Stephen
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Topeka, Kansas, United States
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About This Item
Norfolk, CT: The Easton Press. Near Fine. 1999. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Bound in full leather with raised spine bands and full gilt decoration, silk end pages and a sewn-in ribbon marker. Light rubbing to block gilt edges. Very light wear at corners. Unmarked text in a tight binding. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 212 pages .
Synopsis
A Brief History of Time is a popular science book written by Stephen Hawking and first published by the Bantam Dell Publishing Group in 1988. It became a best-seller and has sold more than 9 million copies. It was also on the London Sunday Times best-seller list for more than four years. There is also a documentary by the same name, directed by Errol Morris and released in 1991. Unlike the book, the documentary is primarily a biography of Stephen Hawking.
Reviews
On Nov 28 2011, Hatandboots said:
As a grade 11 student who is greatly interested in Physics, I loved this book. Dr. Hawking managed to explain our universe in great and accurate detail, but in forms and words simple enough for a student to understand. This book was very thorough when explaining everything about our universe, from the forces that control it, to the particles that occupy it, and the cause for all of it. He also presented an unique perspective that compels me to further my knowledge in these areas. I am very glad I chose this book for my physics project and for any future projects I will absolutely choose another book by Dr. Hawking.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Oddfellow's Fine Books and Col
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8503
- Title
- A Brief History of Time: Updated and Expanded Tenth Anniversary Edition
- Author
- Hawking, Stephen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- The Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norfolk, CT
- Date Published
- 1999
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About the Seller
Oddfellow's Fine Books and Col
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Topeka, Kansas
About Oddfellow's Fine Books and Col
We sell antiquarian and gently used books specializing in all things Kansas. We also offer a large selection of books for children, vintage young adult & series books; Agriculture; Psychology; Militaria and Western Americana.
Glossary
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- First Edition
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- Edges
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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