Double Helix: Annotated and Illustrated

Easton Press, 2013. Limited Numbered Collector's Edition. Full Leather. Fine - As New/No Jacket as Issued. A beautiful Limited Numbered Collector's Edition signed by the author, James D. Watson, on the limitation page and numbered 118 of 1,962 Limited Edition copies. In fine unread condition, bound in handsome tan brown leather with gold titling and black accents. With moire silk endpapers, gold gilt page edges and bound-in silk bookmark. Enclosed in a matching slipcase that is in fine condition, still in the original shrinkwrap. 345 pp. that includes an extensive index. As compared to the earlier book, "The Double Helix," this edition includes an array of viewpoints and voices added as commentary to the narrative, with more background information and illustrations. It also includes numerous photographs (many published for the first time), many letters and other documents in full or in part. Many of these have never been published before including Watson's letters to his family. Also includes reminiscences from Ray Gosling specially for this edition; Gosling worked with both Wilkins and Franklin and actually took the most famous and influential pictures of DNA. All the sources for these materials are included in a reference list in the back of the book. All of the annotated materials were gathered and edited by Alexander Gann & Jan Witkowski. A beautiful and interesting set.