Description: FAHRENHEIT 451 Author: Bradbury, Ray (novel); Mugnaini, Joe (illustrations) Title: FAHRENHEIT 451 Publication: London: Rupert Hart-Davis, 1954 Edition: First U.K. Edition Description: Sharp copy of Bradbury's best-known work, based on his 1951 short story "The Fireman." "Totalitarian state outlaws virtually all books, especially the classics; an underground form of people who memorize great books to preserve them for posterity. The plot revolves around a "fireman's" conversion from book burner to preserver" (Barron, Anatomy of Wonder 3-61). Basis for François Truffaut's classic 1966 film, starring Oskar Werner and Julie Christie, and Ramin Bahrani's more recent adaptation for HBO, starring Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, Vol.1, p.39; Sargent, p.121; Pringle 100. First Impression. Octavo (20.5cm); red paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in silver on spine; dustjacket; [8],9-158,[2]pp. Lower board corners gently tapped (though still sharp), else a fresh, very Near Fine copy. In the original dustjacket, unclipped (priced 9s.6d. net), showing the most trivial wear to extremities, and a few pinpoint rubbed spots to spine ends and corner tips; very Near Fine, with the spine panel notably bright and unfaded. Housed in a custom clamshell box by James Tapley, with a sheet of Fahrenheit 451 stationary signed by Bradbury inset on the inner cover. Seller ID: 7164 Subject: Books into Film, Science Fiction & Fantasy Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 5500 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Bradbury, Ray (novel); Mugnaini, Joe (illustrations
Publisher: Rupert Hart-Davis
Year Printed: 1954
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
