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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1987.

First edition of Crichton's sixth book, a sci-fi psychological thriller about a team of scientists who discover a massive, ancient spacecraft resting on the Pacific Ocean floor, basis for the film starring Dustin Hoffman. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton on the front free endpaper, “To Rebecca - As ever - Michael (You may remember this as originally takes place in Florida...).” Michael Crichton was a novelist, filmmaker, and creator of the television series ER whose books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide and who remains the only writer in history to have achieved simultaneous number one rankings in book, film, and television in the same year, was married to his first wife Rebecca Joan Crichton (Joan Radam) from 1965 to 1970, a period that encompassed the publication of The Andromeda Strain (1969), the breakthrough novel that established his reputation as a writer of technically sophisticated science fiction thrillers and launched one of the most commercially dominant careers in the history of American popular fiction. Rebecca was Crichton's partner during the most formative years of his literary life, when he was simultaneously completing his medical degree at Harvard Medical School, writing prolifically under the ps...

Price: $3,800.00 Item Number: 152251

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First edition of The Lost World; signed by Michael Crichton and three times by Jacket Designer Chip Kidd and with an original drawing

CRICHTON, Michael.

The Lost World.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1995.

First edition of Crichton's sequel to Jurassic Park. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton on the half-title page, "To Mrs. Pat Lisahie Best wishes Michael Crichton" and Chip Kidd Additionally signed by Chip Kidd with an original drawing mimicking the dust jacket art which he designed on the title page. Additionally signed by Kidd on the rear flap of the dust jacket. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd.

Price: $3,200.00 Item Number: 146453

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"Image was shot from a Pepsi commercial on TV": First Edition of Michael Crichton's Rising Sun; Inscribed by Him and Signed Three Times by Legendary Jacket Designer Chip Kidd in the Year of Publication

CRICHTON, Michael.

Rising Sun.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992.

First edition of this work, basis for the film starring Sean Connery. Octavo, original half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, "For Pat - How great to see you again! Let's do lunch! Best wishes - Michael Crichton LA 4/8/92." Boldly signed three times by jacket designer Chip Kidd; on the front panel, on the front free endpaper, and the rear jacket flap. Including an inscription by Kidd in the year of publication on the front panel of the dust jacket, "Image was shot from a Pepsi commercial on TV Chip Kidd 1992." Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd. Unique.

Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 151596

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First Edition of Sphere; Signed by Michael Crichton

CRICHTON, Michael.

Sphere.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1987.

First edition of Crichton's sixth book, a sci-fi psychological thriller about a team of scientists who discover a massive, ancient spacecraft resting on the Pacific Ocean floor, basis for the film starring Dustin Hoffman. Octavo, original publisher's half cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Crichton on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Price: $1,200.00 Item Number: 152979

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