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Jurassic Park
by Michael Crichton
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
A lovely first printing of the first American edition [Knopf NY 1990], signed by author Michael Crichton by way of a 6"x 9" color photograph laid in to the book. The book is in fine condition with no remainder marks, a tight and square binding, with no owner inscriptions or highlighting and no staining or marking. The dust jacket is in near fine condition, not price-clipped ($19.95), with some fading of the red lettering on the spine but no creases, chips or tears and absolutely minimal shelf wear. It is now protected by an archival cover which is easily removable. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Synopsis
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton is a thrilling sci-fi novel that takes readers on a heart-pounding adventure into a theme park inhabited by genetically resurrected dinosaurs. Ingeniously created by ambitious scientists, the dinosaurs soon prove more formidable and dangerous than anticipated. As chaos erupts on the island, a group of experts, including paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant and mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm, must fight for survival against these prehistoric creatures. Crichton masterfully combines scientific concepts, ethical dilemmas, and gripping action, delivering a cautionary tale about the consequences of tampering with nature and the limits of human control. Jurassic Park remains a timeless classic that captivates readers with its blend of science, suspense, and sheer terror. Michael Crichton's epic book was adapted into a blockbuster film directed by Steven Spielberg starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough.
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- Bookseller
- C&S Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001033.2
- Title
- Jurassic Park
- Author
- Michael Crichton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1990
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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