R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots): A Play in Three Acts and an Epilogue
de Karel Capek; P. Selver [trans.]; Nigel Playfair [adapted]
- Usado
- very good
- Tapa blanda
- First
- Estado
- Very Good
- Librería
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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EUR 882.60EUR 794.34
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Sobre este artículo
London: Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, 1923. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. 7" by 5". None. A smart copy of the first UK edition of Karel Capek's science-fiction play. An important work of twentieth century science fiction, remarkable for introducing the word 'robot' to modern language. The first UK edition; translated into English in the same year in a US edition published by Doubleday. These two adaptations differ.First performed in the original Czech in 1921, the work quickly became influential, and by 1923 had been translated into thirty languages.Capek coined the word 'robot' in the play, based on the Czech word 'robota', or 'forced labor'. With blank paper mounted to the verso of the title page, covering the cast list of the first UK performance; this was done by the publishers to the first edition for copyright reasons.With the inscription of Percy Clark, dated June 1923, to the head of the title page.Single advertisement leaf to the rear.A very smart copy of a first edition of this important work of science fiction, set in a factory that makes artificial people that have been created from synthetic organ matter. Initially happy to work for humans, the robots revolt and cause the extinction of the human race. Rebacked in cloth, retaining the publisher's original paper wraps. Fading to back strip, with minor closed tear to fore edge of rear wrap. Head of front wrap detaching from title page at margin, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Blank sheet pasted over cast list to verso of title page. Pages clean and bright. Very Good
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- Librería
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 839F26
- Título
- R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots): A Play in Three Acts and an Epilogue
- Autor
- Karel Capek; P. Selver [trans.]; Nigel Playfair [adapted]
- Ilustrador
- None
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa blanda
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Very Good
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First edition
- Editorial
- Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1923
- Tamaño
- 7" by 5"
- Palabras clave
- robot science fiction Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti War with the Newts science fiction czeck
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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