Small quarto (approx. 7 3/4" wide by 9 1/2" tall) black cloth covers [10] 246 pages. Lavishly illustrated om both color and black and white. Includes glossary, source notes, manufacturers and trade associations, publications, bibliography, index, and photo credits. Dust jacket has a little wear at corners and edges, old store price label (small) on rear panel. 092715D.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

ROBOTS. Machines in Man's Image

Publisher

Harmony Books (c. 1985), New York

Publication Date

1985

Language

English

ISBN 10

0517551101

ISBN 13

9780517551103

Binding

hardcover

Edition

first edition, as stated.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

very good

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Synopsis

This illustrated examination of the origins of robots traces their development from the first medieval clockwork figures to current models capable of performing tasks that range from welding car bodies to serving drinks

Synopsis

A collection of futuristic visions in which robots become the ally, heir, and enemy of humankind represents the works of noted science fiction writers--including Frederik Pohl, Philip K. Dick, Robert Sheckley, and Asimov himself.

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Established in 1984, Alkahest Bookshop took over the space and stock of the Atheneum Bookstore on Central St. in Evanston, IL. For many years we were a partner in Chicago Rare Book Center, which closed in 2017. We are now on-line, and have a select general stock, with large sections on U.S. history, art, and literature. We are members of the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) and IOBA.

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