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NY: Bantam, 2005. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A spectacular association copy, inscribed in the year of publication by way of a thumbprint to Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, who was a friend and crucial supporter of Hawking. Hawking's second wife provides a written inscription alongside the thumbprint, as of course Hawking was unable to write by hand due to his advanced ALS: "Gordon, with very many thanks for your continued interest and support, with warmest wishes, Stephen. Thumbprint certified by Elaine Hawking, Elaine Hawking [her signature], 16 November 2005, San Francisco." Uncommon or scarce signed. A powerful association because Hawking's computer and voice-synthesizing technology were substantially provided by Intel at Moore's directive. Gordon Moore holds an early and storied place in the history of computing and Silicon Valley. Aside from co-founding Intel along with two others, he is best known for "Moore's Law," his prediction that the number of transistors…

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.

Look for the full number line on the copyright page indicating '1' as the lowest number and 'Bantam Books' as the publisher for true first edition.