R.U.R. and The Insect Play – Josef Capek and Karel Capek
VG Paperback

Description

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first UK paperback edition, early printing of R.U.R. (Rossums’ Universal Robots) and  The Insect Play by The Brothers Capek. Revised Edition described, 1961 Oxford University Press. Eleventh Impression 1985  stated on copyright page and £3.95 cover price.

The exterior of the paperback edition is in Very Good condition, with clean, lightly toned covers with a partial crease on the front, strong title on a lightly wrinkled spine, clean page blocks, mild spine tilt, lightly rubbed spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with no marks, inscriptions, or  signs of ownership inside. The inside covers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

After the success of R.U.R. (Rossums’ Universal Robots, 1920) seen in London in 1923, the brothers collaborated in their best-known work, The Insect Play (1921). Both plays are satires depicting the horrors of a regimented technical world and the terrible end of the populace if they fail to rise against their oppressors. They reflect the world in which the Capeks lived and give a commentary on its grosser follies.

Small paperback ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.