Solar; Nutshell; Machines like Me; Lessons

Ian McEwan

Published by Jonathan Cape 2010-2022, London, 2010

About this Item

A four-volume collection of Ian McEwan"s later novels, each a signed first edition, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. In the publisher"s original hardback bindings, three in paper hardbacks and one in cloth, complete with the original, unclipped dust wrappers.These copies are first editions.Each volume is signed by the author to the title page.This is a four-volume collection of signed first editions by Ian McEwan, consisting of: Solar (2010). This work follows the story of Michael Beard, a Nobel-winning physicist with a dysfunctional personal life and cynical attitude who pursues a solution for climate change through solar-energy.Nutshell (2016) In this darkly humorous and inventive retelling of Hamlet, an unborn baby overhears a murder plot while still in the womb. Machines like Me (2019). Set in an alternate 1980s London where ai has advanced rapidly, this work explores the consequences of acquiring a synthetic human with artificial intelligence.Lessons (2022). A narrative spanning across decades and continents, this work follows the life of Roland Baines, a man shaped by trauma, global events, and personal missteps. In the publisher's original paper hardback bindings and cloth binding. Externally, lovely. One minor handling mark to front paper board of "Machines" with slight rubbing. Very slight bumping to extremities. Dust wrappers, excellent, with just the slightest rubbing and bumping to extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. author's signature to title pages. Near Fine.

Seller Inventory # 969H2

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Solar; Nutshell; Machines like Me; Lessons
• Publisher: Jonathan Cape 2010-2022, London
• Publication Date: 2010
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: signed by author
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Fiction