{"product_id":"terminal-man-crichton-1972-hardcover","title":"The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton 1972 Knopf Hardcover Science Fiction Novel Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terminal Man\u003c\/strong\u003e by Michael Crichton is a 1972 Alfred A. Knopf hardcover science fiction novel with its illustrated dust jacket, 247 pages, and ISBN 0-394-44768-9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrichton builds the story around Harry Benson, a man undergoing experimental treatment that connects his brain to a computer in an attempt to control violent episodes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medical setting, computer technology, diagrams, and clinical detail give this early 1970s novel the kind of science-driven suspense readers often associate with Michael Crichton. This copy is fully readable and includes a number of illustrations and diagrams that add context to the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Terminal Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael Crichton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exact printing not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present, illustrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 247\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-sci-fi-books\" title=\"Science fiction, medical and technology suspense\"\u003eScience fiction, medical and technology suspense\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-394-44768-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches x 6 inches x 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact with noticeable wear from age and use, while remaining a practical reading copy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pages are legible and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior pages shown remain clear, with printed text and illustrations easily visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original illustrated dust jacket is still present, giving the book much of its recognizable early 1970s shelf appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dust jacket shows overall yellowing, staining, surface marks, edge wear, creasing, and small tears or chips around corners and spine ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown staining is visible along part of the page edge and near the outer margin of at least one interior page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe page edges show age toning and discoloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe jacket has noticeable handling wear and is not a crisp collector-grade example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1972 publication date places this copy in an early period of Crichton's science and technology fiction. The computer and medical themes are central to the book rather than background decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 247-page hardcover format works well for a Michael Crichton reader who wants an older Knopf copy rather than a later paperback reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original illustrated dust jacket remains with this copy. Its wires and human profile make the book immediately recognizable on a shelf even though the jacket carries noticeable wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reading copy with real age showing, clearly photographed and described so the next owner can decide if it is the right copy for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. 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