Beautiful Mind, A – Akiva Goldsman
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For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of A Beautiful Mind: The Shooting Script by Akiva Goldsman in a new archival wrap. First  Edition stated, 2002 Newmarket Press. First Printing with full number line reversed,  02 03 04 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong silver title gilt on a straight spine, a light smudge on top page block, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and rubbed and rounded corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear, and the price is on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

“A Beautiful Mind, the intensely human drama of a true genius, is inspired by events in the life of mathematician John Forbes Nash, Jr. The handsome and highly eccentric Nash made an astonishing discovery early in life and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But his white-hot ascent into the intellectual stratosphere drastically changed course when Nash’s intuitive brilliance was undermined by schizophrenia. Facing challenges that have destroyed many others, Nash fought back, with the help of his devoted wife Alicia. After decades of hardship, he triumphed over tragedy, and received the Nobel Prize in 1994. A living legend, Nash continues to pursue his work today.”

Directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer, this Universal and DreamWorks production stars Russell Crowe as John Nash. The screenplay of A Beautiful Mind was written by Akiva Goldsman and based in part on the biography of Sylvia Nasar. The cast also includes Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, and Judd Hirsch.