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London: David Bruce & Watson, [1973]. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket, no dust soiling. (16704). Octavo, boards. Introduction by Kingsley Amis. Filmed in 1957 from a screenplay by the author, currently slated for a possible remake. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 3-121. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 4-219. Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels #18].

A thrilling science fiction novel, 'The Shrinking Man' explores the story of Scott Carey, who, after being exposed to a radioactive cloud, begins to shrink steadily and uncontrollably. As Carey becomes smaller, he faces unimaginable challenges and the terror of a once-familiar world now fraught with danger.

Identification can be made by looking for the publisher 'Gold Medal Books' and verifying that there are no statements of subsequent printings or editions.