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One of a small number of subscriber's copies, signed by Bester on the front endpaper. A bright and almost unworn book, with copythe signature of a 1950's fan with his September 1953 date, all in small letters at top corner of front free endpaper. DJ bright and unfaded, not price-clipped, with a 1/8" square chip at top of front flap fold, and a little wear at top and bottom of spine and the other tips.

The Demolished Man is a science fiction novel by American writer Alfred Bester. Set in a future where telepathy is common and integrated into society, the book follows the story of Ben Reich, a roguish businessman, as he attempts to commit the perfect crime in a world where the police can read minds. The novel explores themes of privacy, greed, and the complexities of the human mind.