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First Edition, First Printing, with ?First Edition? stated on copyright page and no subsequent printings noted. Published by Hyperion in 2008, The Last Lecture became a modern inspirational classic, drawn from Randy Pausch?s viral Carnegie Mellon lecture about realizing childhood dreams and embracing life?s finite gifts.
This copy presents cleanly and attractively: the dust jacket remains bright and unclipped ($21.95), showing minimal edgewear and excellent surface color; boards firm and square in brown paper with gilt spine titles; pages crisp, unmarked, and free of remainder marks or inscriptions. Binding tight and square, spine lettering sharp. An especially well-preserved example of the true first printing. Ideal for gift or collection.
Pausch?s message of hope and gratitude, written while confronting terminal illness, remains one of the most enduring memoirs of the 21st century, a testament to optimism, integrity, and living purposefully.
Randy Pausch (1960-2008) was a professor of Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, and Design at Carnegie Mellon University, widely recognized for his pioneering work in virtual reality and educational technology. A charismatic and gifted teacher, Pausch co-founded Carnegie Mellon?s Entertainment Technology Center and collaborated with industry leaders such as Adobe, Google, and Disney Imagineering. Following his 2007 ?Last Lecture?, delivered while battling terminal pancreatic cancer, he became an international symbol of optimism, courage, and gratitude. His bestselling memoir, co-written with journalist Jeffrey Zaslow, distills the life lessons that inspired millions to pursue their dreams and live with purpose.
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