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Octavo, boards. First hardcover edition. "The classic SF horror tale of a man who steadily shrinks and shrinks until he disappears into a microcosmic world. There is some gobbledygook about atomic radiation being the cause of all this, but basically it's a psychological fantasy -- and a remarkably powerful one. " - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition, p. 327. This Bruce and Watson edition includes an introduction by Kingsley Amis. A effective 1957 film, "The Incredible Shrinking Man," directed by Jack Arnold is based on a screenplay written by Matheson. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-721. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 4-219. Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 18. King list, p. 390. Winter list, p. 270. A fine copy in fine dust jacket with touch of light dust soiling to white background on rear panel. A very nice copy. (#89435).

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.