'Being a further selection of Brief Lives, together with excerpts from his writings on antiquities and science'. Selected and edited by Richard Barber. With b/w images. Complete with slipcase. Some shelfwear and marking to slipcase. Light rubbing to label [more...]
8vo., 303pp, HB with DJ, The Free Press, New York, 2001 Study of how artificial intelligence will develop and shape the world using optical computation. Fascinating glimpse into a future of photonic computers and quantum switches. Some shelfwear otherwise a [more...]
An intriguing book on the failure of western academics to properly understand and credit the scope of Japan's political achievements. Working on the premise that Japan is the important political system of our time. Minor wear to cover, interior crisp and cle [more...]
Amusing volume of witty definitions from various scientific fields. The first book by Punch writer Ellis. With numerous b/w illustrations. No DJ but front cover tipped in to ffep (so the removed appendix joke is restored). Light foxing to page edge. Other [more...]
Nice little 16mo. Folio Society volume exploring time and time keeping and its practice throughout history. Decorated cloth covers. Complete with slipcase. Contents crisp and clean. Fine. [more...]
Eighth edition. With 12 colour plates and 300 illustrations. No date but c. 1930. Wear to covers. Lacks ffep. Tanning to page edges, contents otherwise sound. Good. [more...]
Complete with volumes 1 & 2.With b/w images. Tanning to spine and edges. Previous owner's name stamped to cover. Spine split to tail of volume II but binding holding. Contents clean. Fair+ [more...]
From the science study series. Previous owner's protective tape to spine. A guide to the science, making and playing with soap bubbles. Mild shelf-wear. Contents clean and tight. Good+ [more...]
