Stephen Hawking, Signed (32 results)

Corgi. UK. 2012. Reprint. This book is a Paperback of 'George and the Big Band by Lucy and Stephen Hawking. SIGNED to the front by Lucy Hawking who co wrote this book with her father Stephen Hawking. The book is dedicated to previous owner with the message 'watch out for aliens!' A handsome, unread copy with a sharp, unbroken spine. The covers are also very bright and with very good edges and tips. Apart from the signature the book is clean and unmarked. Lots of graphics and illustrations throughout. Not exlib and packed and sent with care.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Garry Parsons (illustrator). First Edition. Signed by Lucy Hawking, worn dust jacket has a 'Signed Copy' label on the front, foxing to the page edges and the title page . Orders received by 3pm Sent from the UK that weekday. abe signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good copy signed "With cosmic wishes" by Lucy Hawking. Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Brief History of Time, and his daughter Lucy explain the universe to readers of all ages. George's parents, who have always been wary of technology, warn him about their new neighbors: Eric is a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following in his footsteps. But when George befriends them and Cosmos, their super-computer, he finds himself on a wildly fun adventure, while learning about physics, time, and the universe. With Cosmos's help, he can travel to other planets and a black hole. But what would happen if the wrong people got their hands on Cosmos? George, Annie, and Eric aren't about to find out, and what ensues is a funny adventure that clearly explains the mysteries of science. Garry Parsons' energetic illustrations add humor and interest, and his scientific drawings add clarity; there are also eight 4-page full-color inserts of scientific photos. Photos available by request. International customers will be charged actual shipping costs. Also, please note that shipping on oversized books will be charged at the actual rate. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1ST. Excellent Copy - Signed By Alan Lightman On The Title Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, No Real Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Signed by Contributors. Book.

Octavo. Original black quarter cloth, dark grey boards, title to spine in silver, Hawking's monogram to upper board in blind. With the dust jacket. Illustrations throughout the text. Binding a little rubbed and bumped. A very good copy in the rubbed and creased jacket with some bubbling of the plastic coating, especially along folds. First edition, the corrected second printing of this landmark popular work on the quest for the Grand Unified Theory. From the library of physicist Peter Landsberg, with his ownership signature, notes and highlighting, and letter to him loosely inserted. Peter Landsberg (1922-2010), was a German Jewish refugee to Britain who earned his PhD in quantum mechanics at Imperial College London in 1949 and joined the faculties of the Universities of Cardiff and Southampton. "Landsberg was not solely interested in one branch of physics, he was interested in physics in general and this boyish enthusiasm took his research to all areas of theoretical work", among them the quantum phenomenon known as bose condensation, the relationship between quantum mechanics and living things, thermodynamics, cosmology, and applications of solar energy. He is best known for his explication of "Landsberg efficiency", the theoretical limits on how much solar power can be converted to electricity in a given situation (obituary in The Scotsman, May 23, 2010). Landsberg has made numerous short notes often page number references and underlined a number of passages, primarily in chapters 8: The Origin and Fate of the Universe and 9: The Arrow of Time, that deal with thermodynamics and the inflationary model of the universe. Loosely inserted is a typed letter signed to Landsberg from Canon Robert Winnett (1910-1989), to whom the book had been loaned, and who writes that it conveyed to him "a sense of the infinite mystery of the universe, and of unplumbed depths still to be explored, an attitude which is surely akin to the religious". He goes on the discuss how scientific ideas about the origin of the universe might align with Christianity and other religions, ending with the thought that "we are dealing with probabilities rather than certainties. The origins of religion lie in dimensions of human experience other than the scientific, and any cosmological theory can be interpreted theistically, or if we will, atheistically".

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition/2nd Printing. SIGNED and inscribed by Roger Penrose on a bookplate affixed to title page. 141 pages. DJ mylar protected. NOTE: No International orders for this item. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. SIGNED By Co-Author.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 172 x 120mm; pp. viii, [2], 176. STEPHEN HAWKING'S COPY, INSCRIBED TO HIM BY 'THE RUSSIAN HAWKING'. Inscribed to the title-page: "To S. Hawking from Igor Novikov", dated 2 June 2000. A wonderful association. Novikov is sometimes called 'the Russian Stephen Hawking', owing to his long interest in Black Holes, and in particular his formulation in 1964 of the idea of a 'White Hole'. Like Hawking, Novikov also has an interest in time travel. In the 1980s he developed the 'Novikov self-consistency principle', in which the probability of any event that causes a change in the physical state of the past is zero. This book was part of Hawking's personal collection, kept at his house on Wordsworth Grove, Cambridge. Near fine condition; card covers clean and crisp; rear top outer corner a little bumped; internally fine. Signed by Author(s).

Early printing of this work on Godel, from the library of physicist Stephen Hawking. Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Hawking may be one of the most recognizable of theoretical physicists in part due to ALS, which gradually paralyzed him over the decades. After the loss of his speech, he was able to communicate through a speech-generating deviceâ "initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. He is also well known since he achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book A Brief History of Time appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. The Universe in a Nutshell, which many consider a sequel to A Brief History, explains to a general audience various matters such as GÃ del's Incompleteness Theorem. Hawking also gave a sold-out lecture at Texas A&M University entitled "GÃ del and the End of Physics" in which he said, â GÃ delâ s theorem ensured there would always be a job for mathematicians. I think M theory will do the same for physicists.â This book was likely used in Hawking's research in writing The Universe in a Nutshell and his other writings on this topic. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. A wonderful association. "In 1931 Kurt GÃ del published his fundamental paper, "On Formally Undecidable Propositions of Principia Mathematica and Related Systems." This revolutionary paper challenged certain basic assumptions underlying much research in mathematics and logic. GÃ del received public recognition of his work in 1951 when he was awarded the first Albert Einstein Award for achievement in the natural sciencesâ "perhaps the highest award of its kind in the United States. The award committee described his work in mathematical logic as "one of the greatest contributions to the sciences in recent times.".

Signed by Stephen Hawking with his thumbprint on front prelim authenticated with ink annotation by K. Thurkettle. 8vo. Original pictorial card covers (softback) (small indentations on upper cover - otherwise VG). Pp. 321, illustrated with b&w drawings (title page removed; no other inscriptions).

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original wrappers. From the library of Stephen Hawking with his name written on the front free end page. Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Hawking may be one of the most recognizable of theoretical physicists in part due to ALS, which gradually paralyzed him over the decades. After the loss of his speech, he was able to communicate through a speech-generating deviceâ "initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. He is also well known since he achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book, A Brief History of Time, appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. In near fine condition. A nice association from this giant in the world of theoretical physics. General relativity and quantum mechanics have become the two central pillars of theoretical physics. Moreover, general relativity has important applications in astrophysics and high-energy particle physics. Covering the fundamentals of the subject, Principles of Cosmology and Gravitation describes the universe as revealed by observations and presents a theoretical framework to enable important cosmological formulae to be derived and numerical calculations performed. Avoiding elaborate formal discussions, the book presents a practical approach that focuses on the general theory of relativity. It examines different evolutionary models and the gravitational effects of massive bodies. The book also includes a large number of worked examples and problems, half with solutions.

First edition of this work on Regge Theory. Octavo, original cloth. From the library of Stephen Hawking, with his signature to the front free end page, from his secretary. Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Hawking may be one of the most recognizable of theoretical physicists in part due to ALS, which gradually paralyzed him over the decades. After the loss of his speech, he was able to communicate through a speech-generating deviceâ "initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. He is also well known since he achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book, A Brief History of Time, appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. A nice association from this giant in the world of theoretical physics. This book presents an extended introduction to the theory of hadrons, the elementary particles which occur in the atomic nucleus. The main emphasis is on the theory of the complex angular momentum plane 'Regge theory', which has grown from Regge's demonstration in 1959 that it is useful to regard angular momentum as a complex variable when discussing solutions of the Schrodinger equation for non-relativistic potential scattering. This theory helps to classify the many different particles which have been discovered in recent years, to explain the forces between these particles and to predict the results of high-energy scattering experiments. Regge theory thus serves as a unifying concept drawing together many different features of high-energy physics. This monograph is intended primarily for research students just beginning to concern themselves with particle physics, but more experienced workers will also find much to interest them in this detailed survey of the basic ideas and results of Regge theory.

First edition of this work on gauge theory. Octavo, original cloth. From the library of Stephen Hawking, with his signature on the front free endpaper. Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Hawking may be one of the most recognizable of theoretical physicists in part due to ALS, which gradually paralyzed him over the decades. After the loss of his speech, he was able to communicate through a speech-generating deviceâ "initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. He is also well known since he achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book, A Brief History of Time, appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. A nice association from this giant in the world of theoretical physics. The interaction between neutrinos and matter is an example of the type classified as weak, and such interactions also allow many elementary particle decays and the beta decay of the nuclei. The development of gauge theories has provided the basis for a complete and consistent account of weak interactions, at the same time displaying their unity with electromagnetism. Gauge theories in this context were first proposed in 1967. Rapid mathematical development took place from 1971, and on this book's publication in 1976, a moderate amount of empirical verification had been achieved.

First edition of this work on relativity and gravitation. Octavo, original cloth. From the library of Stephen Hawking with his name written on the front free endpaper. Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Hawking may be one of the most recognizable of theoretical physicists in part due to ALS, which gradually paralyzed him over the decades. After the loss of his speech, he was able to communicate through a speech-generating deviceâ "initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. He is also well known since he achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book, A Brief History of Time, appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. An exceptional association from this giant in the world of theoretical physics. "The scientific material for the discussion groups of GR9 was handed out to the.

First edition of this work on space. Octavo, original cloth. From the library of Stephen Hawking with his name written on the front free endpaper. Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Hawking may be one of the most recognizable of theoretical physicists in part due to ALS, which gradually paralyzed him over the decades. After the loss of his speech, he was able to communicate through a speech-generating deviceâ "initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. He is also well known since he achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book, A Brief History of Time, appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. Hawking's works are mentioned a number of times in these lectures, as Hawking published 'Singularities and the geometry of space-time' in 1966, and he and mathematician George Ellis wrote a treatise in 1973 entitled, The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. An exceptional association from this giant in the world of theoretical physics. These reports, at the forefront of relativity theory when they were written, in particular the geometrical aspects of spacetime theory, were the result of the Alfred Schild Memorial Lecture Series presented at the University of Texas at Austin beginning in 1977. Each article is a self-contained summary of an important area of contemporary gravitational physics, while the book as a whole provides an overview of a wide variety of the problems of general relativity and gravitation.

First edition of this work on Einstein. Octavo, original cloth. From the library of Stephen Hawking with his name written on the front free endpaper. Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Hawking may be one of the most recognizable of theoretical physicists in part due to ALS, which gradually paralyzed him over the decades. After the loss of his speech, he was able to communicate through a speech-generating deviceâ "initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. He is also well known since he achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book, A Brief History of Time, appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. A nice collectible from this giant in the world of theoretical physics. Solutions of the Einstein field equations are spacetimes that result from solving the Einstein field equations (EFE) of general relativity. Solving the field equations gives a Lorentz manifold. Solutions are broadly classed as exact or non-exact. The Einstein field equations relate the Einstein tensor to the stressâ "energy tensor, which represents the distribution of energy, momentum and stress in the spacetime manifold. The Einstein tensor is built up from the metric tensor and its partial derivatives; thus, given the stressâ "energy tensor, the Einstein field equations are a system of ten partial differential equations in which the metric tensor can be solved for.

IP signed book: `Stephen Hawking - A brief History of Time from the Big Bang to Black Holes` (in Englisch), trade paper edition, Bantam Books, New York, 1990, 6 x9 inch,198 pages, ISBN 0-553-34614-8, signed by Stephen Hawking on the title page with a thumbprint - inscribed and verified by his nurse on Duty in black ink "The thumbprint of Stephen Hawking", obtained In-Person at ameet and greet with Stephen Hawking in Boston during the Boston Macworld Expo on August 2, 1994, with very mild signs of age wear - in nearly very fine condition. Accompanied by the provanance (signed by the collector).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. No edition stated, but presumably the second printing, as number sequence to copyright page reads 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. A fine copy in DJ. With THUMB-PRINT of Stephen Hawking to title page. The page is INSCRIBED "To Bob.to bodly go.with best wishes from Stephen Hawking. Director of Research, Centre for Theoretical Cosmology, University of Cambridge, U.K." (The inscription presumably in the hand of Judith Croasdell, who has acted as witness - a stamp mid-page reads "Right thumb-print of S. W. Hawking withnessed by Judith Croasdell.").

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed example of The First Edition of Stephen Hawking's The Universe In A Nutshell Signed by the Stephen Hawking with thumb-print, additionally inscribed and signed by Karen Sime (Hawking's Personal Assistant) "Forward to the brave new world!" and with ink stamp "Right thumb-print of S W Hawking witnessed by Karen Sime" above her signature and date "7.12.01". Genuinely scarce signed, in The Universe In A Nutshell, Hawking explains to a general audience various matters relating to the Lucasian professor's work, such as Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem and P-branes (part of superstring theory in quantum mechanics). He tells the history and principles of modern physics. He seeks to "combine Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and Richard Feynman's idea of multiple histories into one complete unified theory that will describe everything that happens in the universe." It was the winner of the Aventis Prizes for Science Books 2002. First edition, first impression, illustrations, original boards, dust-jacket, 4to, a fine example internally and fine xternally. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine condition first edition copy of the memoirs of Professor Stephen Hawking, the theoretical physicist at Cambridge university. With a print of Hawking's thumb print on the title page dated 10/12/13. Illustrated with photographs and complete with intact dust jacket. Signed by Author(s).

First British edition and true first of Hawking's groundbreaking work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Ron Miller. Signed by Carl Sagan on the title page, who wrote the introduction. Additionally signed and inscribed by the illustrator Ron Miller, who has also added a drawing.ÂSaganÂtells the following story: Sagan was in London for a scientific conference in 1974, and between sessions he wandered into a different room, where a larger meeting was taking place. "I realized that I was watching an ancient ceremony: the investiture of new fellows into the Royal Society, one of the most ancient scholarly organizations on the planet. In the front row, a young man in a wheelchair was, very slowly, signing his name in a book that bore on its earliest pages the signature of Isaac Newton. Stephen Hawking was a legend even then." In his introduction, Sagan goes on to add that Hawking is the "worthy successor" to Newton and Paul Dirac, both former Lucasian Professors of Mathematics. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. Rare and desirable signed. A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawkingâ s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe beginâ "and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unendingâ "or are there boundaries? â [Hawking] can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit. . . . His is a brain of extraordinary power" (The New York Review of Books).

Near Fine copy in publishers cloth in slightly rubbed dustjacket in black goatskin slipcase with suede lining by Ludlow Bookbinders. Lively memoir signed by Professor Stephen Hawking to title page with his thumbprint and dated 12th September 2013, Authentication stamp of Judith Croasdell, Hawking's Secretary since 2004. 1st edition, 1st issue.This copy signed for Polly Osborn who was Hawking's Publicist for this title.Photographs on Request ISBN 0593072529.

First edition of the fundamental text on superstring theory. Octavo, original cloth. From the library of Stephen Hawking. Hawking was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Hawking may be one of the most recognizable of theoretical physicists in part due to ALS, which gradually paralyzed him over the decades. After the loss of his speech, he was able to communicate through a speech-generating deviceâ "initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. He is also well known since he achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book A Brief History of Time appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks. A wonderful connection to this book, which Hawking likely used in his development of his final paper based on string theory, called "A Smooth Exit from Eternal Inflation", which had its latest revisions approved on March 4, ten days before Hawking's death. Hawking met the authors at many conferences, as they were in the same field, including at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai. Both volumes are fine in a fine dust jackets. An exceptionally desirable provenance. Published during a period of rapid progress in superstring theory, Green, Schwarz, and Witten's two volumes on the subject were highly influential for a generation of students and researchers. A self-contained introduction to superstrings, Volume 1 begins with an elementary treatment of the bosonic string, before describing the incorporation of additional degrees of freedom: fermionic degrees of freedom leading to supersymmetry and internal quantum numbers leading to gauge interactions. The second volume is concerned largely with the evaluation of one-loop amplitudes, the study of anomalies, and phenomenology. "At a 1990 conference on cosmology," wrote John Horgan in 2014, "I asked attendees, who included folks like Stephen Hawking, Michael Turner, James Peebles, Alan Guth and Andrei Linde, to nominate the smartest living physicist. Edward Witten got the most votes (with Steven Weinberg the runner-up). Some considered Witten to be in the same league as Einstein and Newton.

First editions of this work, from the library of Stephen Hawking with a presentation inscription, "To Stephen Hawking To mark the International Relativity Conference, Cambridge, June 1976, the papers of the Cambridge genius of an earlier generation. G. L. W." Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge at the time of his death. Hawking's scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation. He was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Hawking may be one of the most recognizable of theoretical physicists in part due to ALS, which gradually paralyzed him over the decades. After the loss of his speech, he was able to communicate through a speech-generating deviceâ "initially through use of a handheld switch, and eventually by using a single cheek muscle. He is also well known since he achieved commercial success with several works of popular science in which he discussed his theories and cosmology in general. His book, A Brief History of Time, appeared on the Sunday Times bestseller list for a record-breaking 237 weeks and mentions the works of Rutherford a number of times. He most likely used this book as a resource. A nice association linking these two great physicists, who are both buried near one another at Westminster Abbey in London. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in near fine dust jackets. "Ernest Rutherford, 1st Baron Rutherford of Nelson was a New Zealand chemist who has become known as the â father of nuclear physicsâ . In 1911, he was the first to discover that atoms have a small charged nucleus surrounded by largely empty space, and are circled by tiny electrons, which became known as the Rutherford model (or planetary model) of the atom. He is also credited with the discovery of the proton in 1919, and hypothesized the existence of the neutron. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1908 â for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements, and the chemistry of radioactive substancesâ .

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. FIRST LONDON EDITION BEARING THE BLACK INK THUMB PRINT OF HAWKING AND INSCRIBED BY HIS DAUGHTER. 1 vol., illustrated, hardbound, FINE, with the DJ, not price clipped, NEAR FINE. Hawking?s thumb print appears to a clear area on the half title page alongside a black ink inscription by Lucy Hawking "To Poppy Good luck on all your cosmic journeys, Lucy Hawking". Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST LONDON EDITION FIRST PRINTING BEARING THE BLACK INK THUMB PRINT OF HAWKING. 1 vol., illustrated, hardbound, FINE, with the DJ, not price clipped, VERY GOOD. Hawking?s thumb print appears to a clear area at the base of the half title page alongside a black ink annotation signed by his nurse, Nikki O'Brien, stating "Right thumbprint of Professor S Hawking witnessed by N O'Brien May 2014. Rare in this form. Housed in a open ended slipcase. Nikki worked very closely with Stephen as his nurse for 14 years. Signed by Author(s).

Later printing of Hawkingâ s groundbreaking work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Ron Miller. Association copy, inscribed by Jane Hawking on the title page, "For Frank Williams, in admiration Jane" and signed by Stephen Hawking with his thumbprint. The recipient, Sir Francis Owen Garbett Williams was a British businessman, racing car driver, and the founder of the Williams Formula One team. He was the team principal from its foundation in 1977 until 2020. During that period, the team won nine constructors' championships and seven drivers' championships. Hawking was a loyal supporter and fan of the Williams Formula One team. He visited the Williams team factory and watched races from the Williams pit on several occasions. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Author photograph by David Gamble. With a collection of photographs of Williams and Hawking laid in as well as a letter of provenance signed by Joss. A. Cheli. A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawkingâ s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe beginâ "and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unendingâ "or are there boundaries? â [Hawking] can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit. . . . His is a brain of extraordinary power" (The New York Review of Books).

8vo (230 x 153mm). Text illustrations. Publisher's black quarter cloth, blue pictorial dustjacket. First American edition with authorial thumbprint of Hawking's bestselling science classic. A fine copy, 'signed' with an authorial thumbprint on front free endpaper. - Provenance: Judy Fella (Hawking's first secretary, and later PA and nursing coordinator: Fella worked with Hawking on the first draft of "A Brief History of Time").

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. SIGNED by Stephen Hawking, NOT his thumbprint! Includes Certificate of Authenticity! One of the scarcest, most difficult to obtain signatures, Stephen Hawking signs a science fiction novel from 1976, before Hawking was no longer able to write his name due to ALS. Hawking signs this novel, "October the First is Too Late," on the blank page opposite the title page in his stilted, still legible handwriting: "Stephen Hawking" in blue ballpoint. On the back blank page, some "doodles" evidence the same stilted quality, indicating they may have been penned by Hawking as well. Signature was acquired by Professor Antal Bejczy, a NASA scientist who developed the Mars Rover Sojourner and who worked with Hawking at CalTech in the 1970s. Novel is a 1976 paperback printing by author Fred Hoyle, who, apart from his writing pursuits, was principally a theoretical astronomer. Like Hawking, he worked at the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge and also at CalTech where, during a sabbatical, he developed a theory of stellar nucleosynthesis. Book measures 4.5" x 7.125". Toning to interior pages, and some creasing to covers. Very good. Book #Pv1251. $30,000. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science. Signed by Author(s).

First edition of Hawkingâ s groundbreaking work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Ron Miller. Presentation copy, signed by Stephen Hawking on the title page with his thumbprint, "For John Simpson, this unique signature has been printed by Stephen Hawking." Fine in a fine dust jacket. Author photograph by David Gamble. First printings are exceptionally rare and desirable signed. A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawkingâ s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe beginâ "and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unendingâ "or are there boundaries? â [Hawking] can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit. . . . His is a brain of extraordinary power" (The New York Review of Books).

8vo (226 x 152 mm). Publisher's maroon cloth, lettered in silver on spine, original pictorial dustjacket. Author's presentation copy, inscribed on the title page in Hawking's own hand. This is a collection of densely mathematical papers given at a workshop on supergravity organized by Hawking. The dustjacket reproduces a blackboard covered with doodles by Martin Rocek and other attendees at the Nuffield Workshop, including a caricature of Hawking himself: the blackboard itself remained in Hawking's office in Cambridge until his death. A fine copy of the first edition. - Provenance: authorial inscription on title "Love from Stephen x x x"; Judy Fella (Hawking's first secretary and later PA and nursing co-ordinator: Fella typed up some of the manuscript for the work, and is depicted, as "one of the Fella's", in the cover artwork).