Fords Guide Thinking by Corey Ford (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Clean first, glossy laminated illustrated boards. The first (I think) humor book relating to computers.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. No Dustjacket. First Edition. Small owners name on the front endpaper, otherwise a Tight square unmarked copy in Very Good Condition.

hardcover. Condition: VERY GOOD. Very good. Original 1961 hardcover without dust jacket, published by Doubleday, white orange red and black cover. Slight exterior wear otherwise like new. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA. …

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket Present. The first edition, 95 pages, illustrated in b&w. "In this fun-filled, humorous book, Corey Ford presents a hilarious preview of life in the Machine Age. In-puts and Out-puts- a world that he describes with so much humor that even the computers are laughing." FINE- HARDCOVER Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. (american wit and humor) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: Spine a bit sunned, else fine. First edition, first printing. Original glossy boards, octavo, 95 pp. Illustrated throughout with period cartoons. Text by Corey Ford. Perhaps the first humorous book on computers and computing. Ford's preface is presciently titled "A Computer in Every Home." The book's title makes reference to IBM's "Think" signs that were ubiquitous in workplaces during the 60s. This copy presented by IBM with printed card laid in. Additionally, the front free endpaper is inscribed and signed by IBM President Tom Watson, Jr. to W. L. Stewart (Jr.): "WL Stewart from Tom Watson Jr Christmas 1960." William Lyman Stewart, Jr. was the grandson of Union Oil Co. founder Lyman Stewart. His father William Lyman Stewart was president of Union Oil from 1914-1930. Thomas Watson, Jr. (1914-1993) was president of IBM from 1952-1971. His father, Thomas J. Watson (1874-1956), founded the company and was its president from 1914-1952. A fine association copy.…