Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York; 1990. First trade edition, first impression. 8vo. 402pp. Condition: Fine/Fine
Tightly bound in blue publisher's cloth over blue hardcover paper boards. Binding is square and tight and free from marks or damage, save a touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright, appearing barely red and with no signs of wear or damage.
The book is housed in its original, first issue dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition, with just a little bumping to the edges, but otherwise remarkably clean and bright for a white jacket. It is protected in a protective mylar sleeve to ensure this remains the case.
In all, this is a really lovely example of this first edition of Crichton's iconic novel. This important science fiction work by Crichton is a cautionary tale about genetic engineering through the tale of experimentation of bringing back the dinosaur and the ambitious belief they could be contained in a park. An instant bestseller, this book was made into a film in 1993, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill and Laura Dern, It was as instantly popular and hailed the start of the Jurassic Park franchise and multiple sequels. This is an exceptional example of this popular first edition, which would make an excellent addition to any collection.