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Doubleday & Co, 1951. first. hardcover. near fine/very good. SIGNED first edition, as stated on copyright page. Book near fine, spine ends slightly bent in, bottom edge has a faint dark line, front and rear papers show very faint discoloration. Dust jacket very good, unfaded spine, some mild soiling to panels, very minor wear.

The Illustrated Man is a collection of eighteen science fiction short stories by American writer Ray Bradbury. A recurring theme throughout the eighteen stories is the conflict of the cold mechanics of technology and the psychology of people.

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