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New York: Bantem Books, 1988. 1st US Edition. Softcover. Very Good/No Jacket. octavo (8vo 6 × 9 152 × 229). N/A. Please email for Photographs or further information. Very Good - Scratch to front paper cover (perhaps from sticker removal) and minor marks to covers, some early yellowiing of page edges. Spine uncracked, text block firm and tight. Please see photos as part of condition report 1988 1st US Edition , Rare uncorrected proof. Grey card wrappers, with titles printed in black. A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME: FROM THE BIG BANG TO BLACK HOLES By Stephen Hawking Stephen William Hawking CH CBE FRS FRSA (8 January 1942 – 14 March 2018) was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who, at the time of his death, was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. Between 1979 and 2009, he was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, widely viewed as one of the most prestigious academic posts…

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.