Description: Hardcover. 8vo. Published by W. W. Norton & Co., New York, 1985. 350 pgs. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities (closed tears present to the edges of the DJ, wrinkle present to the front panel and chipping and wear present to the extremities). Bound in cloth with titles present to the spine. Boards have light wear present to the extremities of the boards. Previous owner's blindstamp present to the rear DJ flap and the FFEP. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Richard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that “can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist” (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets?and much more of an eyebrow-raising nature. In his stories, Feynman’s life shines through in all its eccentric glory?a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah. Richard Feynman 1st Ed 1985 Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman Hardcover w/DJ Click images to enlarge Description Up For Sale Today is "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!" Adventures of a Curious Character by Richard P Feynman Hardcover. 8vo. Published by W. W. Norton & Co., New York, 1985. 350 pgs. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities (closed tears present to the edges of the DJ, wrinkle present to the front panel and chipping and wear present to the extremities). Bound in cloth with titles present to the spine. Boards have light wear present to the extremities of the boards. Previous owner's blindstamp present to the rear DJ flap and the FFEP. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid Richard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that “can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist” (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets?and much more of an eyebrow-raising nature. In his stories, Feynman’s life shines through in all its eccentric glory?a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our goal is to provide the best books for the lowest prices. We understand that you have more choices than ever to buy books, so we strive to provide the best service, accurate descriptions, the cheapest shipping and the best customer service in the realm of bookselling. Thank you for visiting this listing and we hope to see you again soon! Book formats and corresponding sizes Name Abbreviations Leaves Pages Approximate cover size (width × height) inches cm folio 2º or fo 2 4 12 × 19 30.5 × 48 quarto 4º or 4to 4 8 9½ × 12 24 × 30.5 octavo 8º or 8vo 8 16 6 × 9 15 × 23 duodecimo or twelvemo 12º or 12mo 12 24 5 × 7⅜ 12.5 × 19 sextodecimo or sixteenmo 16º or 16mo 16 32 4 × 6¾ 10 × 17 octodecimo or eighteenmo 18º or 18mo 18 36 4 × 6½ 10 × 16.5 trigesimo-secundo or thirty-twomo 32º or 32mo 32 64 3½ × 5½ 9 × 14 quadragesimo-octavo or forty-eightmo 48º or 48mo 48 96 2½ × 4 6.5 × 10 sexagesimo-quarto or sixty-fourmo 64º or 64mo 64 128 2 × 3 5 × 7.5 ALL ITEMS ARE DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY! PLEASE CHECK ALL THE PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING! ALL ITEMS ARE WRAPPED IN 2 LAYERS OF BUBBLE WRAP AND THEN PLACED INTO A CUSTOM FITTED CARDBOARD MAILER. IF YOU WIN A LARGE NUMBER OF BOOKS OR A SET THE ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED IN A STURDY BOX. IF YOU DO WIN MULTIPLE ITEMS PLEASE DO NOT PAY FOR THEM INDIVIDUALLY! PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF THE INVOICE! Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are typically collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" as US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. (This is a felony in the United States) FREE DOMESTIC (MEDIA MAIL) FREIGHT ON ALL ITEMS! Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 400 USD
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
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Author: Richard Feynman
Binding: Hardcover
Character Family: "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!"
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Personalized: No
Place of Publication: New York
Publisher: W W Norton and Company
Region: North America
Signed: No
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Topic: Science
Year Printed: 1985