Isaac Asimov The Complete Robot 1st Ed 1st Print HCDJ Doubleday 1982 T.C.R.19.95 For Sale

Collector Features & Identification

• ​Author: Isaac Asimov

• ​Book: The Complete Robot

• ​Publisher & Year: Doubleday (1982)

• ​Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

• ​Edition: Book Club Edition (BCE)

• ​Cover Artist & Design: Dust jacket design by Kiyoshi Kanai.

• ​Identification: This is a highly preserved 1982 Book Club Edition of Isaac Asimov's definitive positronic robot anthology.

• ​The inner dust jacket flap explicitly states "Book Club Edition".

• ​The back panel of the dust jacket features the clandestine BCE code "5134".

• ​The copyright page verifies the 1982 copyright by Nightfall, Inc.

• ​Bound in clean gray boards featuring a handsome maroon quarter cloth spine.

• ​Features deep rust-colored spine lettering reading "Isaac Asimov / The Complete Robot / Doubleday".

• ​The paste-downs are a clean, bright white.

• ​Genre: Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Robotics

• ​Topics: Positronic Brains, Susan Calvin, Multivac, The Three Laws of Robotics, Powell and Donovan.

• ​Exact Page Count: 562 Pages

​About the Book (Synopsis)

​The Complete Robot is the ultimate, definitive collection of Isaac Asimov's positronic robot stories. Gathering 31 classic stories written between 1939 and 1977, this massive volume chronicles the evolution of artificial intelligence from simple, non-humanoid machines to the massive Multivac computer and completely humaniform robots. It features all of the classic characters that built Asimov's iconic universe, including the brilliant but steely robopsychologist Dr. Susan Calvin, and the legendary field-testing duo of Powell and Donovan. Serving as the essential cornerstone of both the Robot and Foundation universes, this anthology is where the legendary Three Laws of Robotics were truly codified and explored.

​Archival Preservation

• ​Archival Sleeve: The dust jacket is protected by a professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival cover.

• ​Adhesive-Free Policy: My archival process utilizes zero adhesives, tape, or glues directly on the dust jacket or book, ensuring the integrity and value of the original materials are never compromised.

• ​Archival Backing: The jacket is supported by acid-free, pH-neutral backing paper to preserve paper quality and prevent any toning.

• ​Note: The Mylar is fitted naturally with unfinished creases to prevent spine stress and to allow the buyer to make fine visual adjustments to the backing height to their personal preference.

• ​Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.

​Condition Report

​This 1982 Book Club Edition hardcover is in Very Good condition overall, serving as a highly preserved, vibrant collector's reading copy.

• ​Dust Jacket: Very Good The dust jacket presents beautifully under Mylar. Notably, the red coloring on this specific jacket has held up incredibly well—these 1980s Doubleday editions are notorious for severe sun-fading on the red hues, making this vibrant, color-retained copy a rarity. Features code 5134 on the back panel.

• ​Binding & Boards: Very Good The gray boards and maroon quarter spine are clean and solid. There is the absolute slightest bit of spine lean, but the binding remains incredibly resistant and structurally sound.

• ​Text Block & Pages: Very Good The massive text block is firm and solid. The pages show only very minor, age-appropriate tanning.

• ​Internal: Features clean, bright white paste-downs. Free of remainder marks, highlighting, or previous owner inscriptions.

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• ​The Craft of Preservation: Hardcover books arrive protected by high-grade archival sleeves with acid-free backing.

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