Description: BORN OF MAN AND WOMAN: Tales of Science Fiction and Fantasy Author: Matheson, Richard Title: BORN OF MAN AND WOMAN: Tales of Science Fiction and Fantasy Publication: Philadelphia: The Chamberlain Press, Inc., 1954 Edition: First Edition Description: First Edition. Hardcover. Only about 650 copies of the first edition were distributed before a flood and a fire conspired to destroy the unsold stock. Signed by Richard Matheson on the title page. The author's first book, gathering the best of his early work, including "Third from the Sun", which served as the basis of Episode 14 of The Twilight Zone. A master of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, Matheson (1926-2013) is best known for his novels I Am Legend (1954), The Shrinking Man (1956), Hell House (1971), and What Dreams May Come (1978), all of which have been adapted as motion pictures. Introduction by Robert Bloch. Octavo. Original red cloth binding, with black titles. Just a hint of foxing to the fore-edge. Light bumping to the corners and tips. The dust jacket is clean and bright, with an unobtrusive scuff to the front panel; otherwise very good or better. Near fine / Very good. Seller ID: 71965 Subject: Science Fiction Established in 1981, Johnson Rare Books & Archives offers a wide array of materials from fine first editions to holographic letters, vernacular photography, archives, and other cultural resources. Our bricks and mortar location in downtown Covina, The Book Shop, is located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The shop is open six days a week and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), we uphold our association's code of ethics. Terms PayPal is preferred. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. 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: 1150 USD
Location: Covina, California
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Author: Matheson, Richard
Publisher: The Chamberlain Press, Inc
Year Printed: 1954
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
