Description: FAHRENHEIT 451 - SIGNED BY RAY BRADBURY & JOE MUGNAINI Author: Bradbury, Ray (novel); Mugnaini, Joe (illustrations) Title: FAHRENHEIT 451 - SIGNED BY RAY BRADBURY & JOE MUGNAINI Publication: New York: Ballantine Books, Inc., 1953 Edition: First 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. A highspot of the genre, seldom found signed by both author and illustrator. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, Vol.1, p.39; Sargent, p.121; Pringle 100. First Printing, trade issue. Octavo (20.25cm); Currey's D binding in red boards, with titling and author's facsimile signature stamped in yellow on spine and front cover; dustjackiet; [vi],199,[3]pp. Inscribed by Bradbury on the front endpaper: "For Al Rogan - with good wishes from Ray Bradbury / June 4, 1980." Beneath this, dustjacket designer and illustrator Joseph Mugnaini has signed "Thank you / Joe Mugnaini." Some pinpoint rubbing to spine ends and lower corner tips, else a fresh, very Near Fine copy. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $2.50), lightly edgeworn, with some mild dust-soil to extremities, a few tiny nicks and tears, and some gentle sunning to spine panel, resulting in some very light fading to the green and red lettering; unrestored, Very Good+ or better. Housed in a custom clamshell case designed by James Tapley. Seller ID: 7108 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: 13750 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-12T20:09:02.000Z
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Author: Bradbury, Ray (novel); Mugnaini, Joe (illustrations
Publisher: Ballantine Books, Inc
Year Printed: 1953
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
