R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots): A Play in Three Acts and an Epilogue
by Capek, Karel; P. Selver [Translator]; Nigel Playfair [Stage Adapter]
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- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
London: Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press, 1923. First British Edition. First British edition. 102, [1, ad], [1, blank] pp. Bound in publisher's black wraps lettered in red. Small chip in top of front wrap near head, else Near Fine with typical slip pasted over cast on copyright page and associated wrinkling. This sci-fi play is the origin of the word "robot," borrowed from the Czech word "robota," for forced labor.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140942509
- Title
- R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots): A Play in Three Acts and an Epilogue
- Author
- Capek, Karel; P. Selver [Translator]; Nigel Playfair [Stage Adapter]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First British Edition
- Publisher
- Humphrey Milford / Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1923
- Keywords
- science-fiction, sci-fi, robot, robots, Czech, drama, artificial intelligence, computers, computing
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Fine
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