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Jonathan Cape: London, 1966. First edition (& 1st printing). Hardcover. SF novel, expanded from the two-part serial ''Equinox'' in New Worlds in 1964. In Cawthorn and Moorcock, Fantasy: The 100 Best Books no 82. In Jones and Newman (eds), Horror: 100 Best Books no 63. In Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels no 49. BRIEFLY SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR/''to Erik, J. G. Ballard''. Fine copy in a fine dustjacket.

The Crystal World is a science fiction novel by British author J. G. Ballard, published in 1966. The story is centered around a physician named Dr. Sanders and his journey through the African rainforest in a surreal, apocalyptic environment where everything is becoming crystallized. The narrative explores themes of time, memory, and the transformation of the physical world.

Identifying a first edition of 'The Crystal World' can be done by checking the publisher and publication date. Original first edition copies were published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 1966. Additional indicators include the presence of specific cover artwork and formatting typical of that time for the publisher.