Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Crichton, Michael. Jurassic Park. Knopf, New York, 1990.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Description: First trade edition of Crichton's international bestseller, following a Franklin Library edition. Nearly fine in blue boards with the spine very lightly concaved, in a fine dw with the original price intact atop the front flap.
Seller: Tom Davidson, Bookseller, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Crichton, Michael. Jurassic Park. Franklin, 1990.
Price: US$800.00 + shipping
Description: Signed First Edition
Seller: Feldman's Books, Menlo Park, CA, U.S.A.
Michael Crichton. Jurassic Park Signed by Michael Crichton 1990 VG+!. Franklin Library, 1990.
Price: US$860.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: This book is in Very good condition. The gilt decoration is bright and unrubbed. There are no bookplates or markings of any kind. The pages are clean and free of any foxing. All Edges Gilt. This is the Limited Edition signed by its author Michael Crichton. A rare find in this condition.
Seller: The Lion's End, Antiquarian Books, North Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Crichton, Michael. Jurassic Park. Franklin Library, 1990, 1990.
Price: US$1100.00 + shipping
Description: true first edition of Crichton's most famous work SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR Near fine/no dj as issued (there are a couple of faint marks along the gilt textblock edge)
Seller: Reed's Rare Books, Palm Springs, CA, U.S.A.
CRICHTON, Michael.. Jurassic Park. A Novel.. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990, 1990.
Price: US$1924.90 + shipping
Description: First trade edition, first printing, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Paul - With best wishes, Michael Crichton. 7/9/98". Crichton's idea of an entertainment park filled with the prehistoric predators enthralled producers, who raced to acquire the filming rights prior to the book's publication. The first film (1993) was directed by Steven Spielberg with the screenplay by Crichton and David Koepp. Crichton (1942-2008), who earned his MD at Harvard Medical School, used his educational background to write works of science fiction which explore the dangers of technological advancement and man's dominion over nature. "Though he was often criticized by the scientific community for being sensationalist, Crichton was known for the careful research that went into his work [and] meticulously studied the science underlying the premise of Jurassic Park" (Ency. Brit.). The filmmakers followed suit when creating Stan Winston's accurately life-sized mechanical dinosaurs, which were marvels of technological innovation. It was first published as a signed limited edition by the Franklin Library earlier the same year. Octavo. Original blue quarter cloth, spine lettered in gilt, blue board sides stamped with gilt device on front and publisher's blind device on rear. With dust jacket by Chip Kidd. Illustrated chapter titles and textual decorations integral to the story, for example warning signs and genome sequences. A near-fine copy in near-fine, unclipped jacket.
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom
Price: US$1999.99 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Jurassic Park is in great gently pre-owned condition with the exception of the last photo showing where the paper end sheet is cosmetically imperfect due to the haphazard removal of prior owner bookplate. There are no embossed seals, or other owner-marks to the interior. Sharp corners and no conspicuous scuffs or rubs to the cover. Please see the photographs for the best description. The Lost World is in Brand New Factory Sealed condition. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing, and feel free to ask questions if the photos do not suffice. Additional photos can be provided upon request. Returns are only allowed due to shipping damage or item not being as described. Due to USPS insurance claims procedures, partial refunds are not allowed due to shipping damage. Items damaged in shipping must be returned in the original packaging as received. The USPS requires inspection of the packaging and item damaged.
Seller: Settembrini's Selections, MISSOURI CITY, TX, U.S.A.