Unsafe Speed by Nader Ralph (54 results)

paperback. Condition: Good. A good softcover copy with a tight and square binding. Softcovers are good (clean, no creasing) but have light edge wear). Text is clean but is age-toned. Careful packaging and fast shipping. We recommend EXPEDITED MAIL for even faster delivery. Shipped in 100% recyclable material.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Soft cover, light signs of age. We ship fast. Updated issue.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Condition Notes: 0.

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item for full refund. Ships USPS Media Mail.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Stated First printing. NO DUST JACKET. Bookplate on front endpaper. Light soiling to covers.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Covers show wear and scuffing. All pages intact, binding is sound. Clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with light toning. DJ with some edge wear, a few tears, age tone and creasing.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. Red cloth covers with silver lettering on spine which is faded. Discoloration and wear on spine. Soiling on hinges. Light soiling and shelf wear on covers. Foxing and soiling to front and bottom page ends. Text is clean and unmarked. Hinges are tight. Illustrated dj is in a protective mylar cover with a large moisture stain on back cover hinge running to the back cover. Heavy chipping on spine. Moderate wear on front hinge. Small chips on spine ends and front cover corners. Light soiling and shelf wear to covers."The full story of how and why cars kill, and why the automobile manufacturers have failed to make cars safe, even though the knowledge and technical skills to do so have been in their hands for years." All books are individually examined and described. Never ex-library unless explicitly described as such.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Grossman Publishers, New York, 1965. Hardcover, 365 pp. 1st printing (stated). Groundbreaking critique of the American car industry. The book that put Ralph Nader on the map. Near fine condition. No dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Octavo (20 cm), pp. 365. Pictorial jacket has many small chips and closed tears. Red cloth boards with minor bumping. Red publishers ink to the top edge has splotching. Includes appendices and index. The first nonfiction book by this iconic consumer advocate-turned-politician.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book Club Edition. VINTAGE 1965 BOOK CLUB EDITION. Hardback book with dust jacket. The jacket has a few small chips/tears and the back cover/back flap has tanning/light soiling. The jacket looks very nice under the fresh mylar cover I've added. The book is sturdy, crisp and clean with owner name written neatly inside the cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Red cloth hardcover with silver lettering. Dust jacket still shows the $5.95 price. The jacket is in mylar for protection. It has some age toning still in very good condition. Stated 5th printing of the first edition. We ship fast.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Fifth printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages foxed, but unmarked. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Dust jacket missing. First edition, second printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dust jacket missing. Fourth printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages absent any extraneous marks. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. This book is from a library and may include stamps, tape, and markings. Dust jacket condition is Acceptable. This copy is the Sixth Printing of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Adhesive from removed label inside front cover; pages faintly toned; otherwise very good condition in edge-worn dust jacket. . 365p. Stated first printing.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Included. first paperback, no markings, contents a bit tanned by age.

Hardcover. Condition: Coll - U7 - Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Book Club. Hardcover mylared book club edition. Dust jacket has two rips in back. Other than that, book is in good condition.

Hardbound. Condition: Good (Average)(3). The designed-in dangers of the American automombile - questions and answers by Ralph Nader. Illustrated by: .

The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile By Nader, Ralph New York: Grossman Publishers, 1965. First Edition, Book Club Edition. 8vo, 21.6cm. [xi], (2), 365pp. Diagrams in text, Appendix A and B, Index. Publisher's red cloth with silver lettering on spine. Near Fine condition in Rare unclipped dustjacket in good condition with wear at extremities and no loss of text or image. This copy signed on the half title page, - For Justice, Ralph Nader. Unsafe at Any Speed stands as a landmark in consumer advocacy, breaking ground with its detailed references and insights provided by industry insiders. The publication not only challenged the status quo within the automotive sector but also catapulted Ralph Nader into national prominence. His efforts to expose safety issues resonated widely, establishing his reputation as a champion for consumer rights. Though openly controversial, Nader's work was supported by substantial documentation, which helped to validate his claims regarding industry practices. It brought significant attention to the automobile industry's resistance to implementing essential safety features. Nader argued that car manufacturers consistently opposed the introduction of devices such as seat belts and demonstrated a notable hesitancy to allocate resources for safety improvements.

paperback. Condition: Good. previous owners name written inside cover Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book Club Edition. BCE,SQUARE BOARDS WITH SHARP EDGES AND CORNERS,BRIGHT CLOTH,INTERIOR TEXT FINE,NO MARKS,DJ MILD EDGE RUBB,TAIL CHIPS,SOUND COPY WITH TIGHT BINDING.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. ] The early Book Club Edition. Hardback, octavo, xiv + 298 pages, VG+ to Near Fine in Good dj (dj fitted with protective clear mylar sleeve). Book itself snug binding, hinges intact, square corners, very clean inside and out incl no names/writing/bookplates. Publisher's clean bright red stain to the top edges of the textblock. DJ printed in red & blk on white, unpriced, no corners clipped, pretty much bright clean appearance front panel o/w has some tanning (minor to the white bkg back panel, more noticeable to white spine titling & along edges of the interior flaps) + 3 edge tears not greatly noticeable (2 at an inch, 1 at 1/2 inch), a crease running along top edge front panel & spine a couple of horizontal cracks and a small scuff (the tears, cracks and small scuff have been repaired on the unprinted side with archival paper tape). A few b&w line drawing illustrations towards the front of the book + 2 Appendices & Index. RWR5 Transportation Safety Risk Accountability United States Government Law Political Activism General Motors Chevrolet Corvair.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition, 8th printing. 365p. A hardcover book in very good condition with a fine dustjacket. Small tape stains on edges of cover and endpapers. Stamp on front endpaper as well, but otherwise, text clean and binding tight. The jacket is fully intact and encased in a mylar cover. Early printing of Nader's highly influential work exposing substandard safety and dangerous cost-cutting measures employed by U.S. car manufacturers.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used. Price sticker on cover, tanning on edges, slight discoloration on cover but in great shape fore age. Good, minimal shelfwear, clean text.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good / no dust jacket. Free of any markings and no writings inside. Minor shelf-wear. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.