Michael Crichton The Lost World Jurassic Park Hardcover 1995 1st Trade DJ
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First edition
This is a 1995 First Trade Edition hardcover of The Lost World by Michael Crichton, complete with its original dust jacket and offered in Very Good condition. The book presents cleanly with a tight binding, bright boards, and pages showing only light, natural age toning. The dust jacket remains sharp and glossy with minimal shelf wear, retaining strong color and original design. As the long‑awaited sequel to Jurassic Park, this true 1st/1st is a desirable collectible for Crichton fans, dinosaur‑fiction enthusiasts, and readers seeking a well‑preserved early printing. Crichton’s The Lost World returns to the world of genetic engineering, corporate secrecy, and prehistoric danger, following a new expedition to Isla Sorna—Site B—where dinosaurs have survived and evolved beyond the original Jurassic Park experiment. The novel blends cutting‑edge science, high‑intensity action, and Crichton’s signature techno‑thriller pacing, expanding the mythology of the franchise and deepening the ethical questions surrounding scientific ambition. The book is also notable for reintroducing Ian Malcolm, one of Crichton’s most iconic characters, and for laying narrative groundwork that influenced the blockbuster 1997 film adaptation. This title remains an important read because it captures Crichton at the height of his cultural impact, bridging literature, film, and scientific speculation. It explores themes of chaos theory, extinction, evolution, and the unintended consequences of technological
- Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Year: 1995
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Very Good
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