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(London: Bantam Press (Transworld Publishers), 1988). First UK Edition (first issue with introduction by Carl Sagan and Printed at Mackays of Chatham with �14.95 price to the inside flap of the dustwrapper. ISBN 0593015185. 8vo. Publisher's original blue boards lettered in gilt to the spine; dustwrapper features a photograph of the author by David Gamble/ Time Magazine to the front panel; pp. [vi], vii-x, [i], 2-198; with numerous diagrammes and illustrations in the text by Ron Miller. A near fine copy (three tiny foxing spots to the top-edge). No previous owner inscriptions. Appears to be unread. The first issue �14.95 dustwrapper is also in near fine condition with just a hint of creasing at the head of the spine and with some faint surface scratching. A very nice copy indeed. NB: this copy comes with an additional dustwrapper which has no price to the front flap indicating that it was likely intended for export. This additional dustwrapper is also a near fine example with a couple of faint creases to the bottom edge of the front panel and, once again, some surface scratching. NNB: the additional un-priced dustwrapper is provided for interest only although it does appear to be decidedly uncommon; we can find only one other example for sale on the www at this time. Published simultaneously with the US edition in April 1988. "A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?" (GoodReads). Photographs/scans available upon request.

In 'A Brief History of Time', Stephen Hawking attempts to explain a range of subjects in cosmology, including the Big Bang, black holes, and light cones to the non-specialized reader. His goal is to provide an overview of the history, laws, and major theories of the cosmos in a way that is accessible to the general public, without complex mathematical jargon.