The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton is a 1972 Alfred A. Knopf hardcover science fiction novel with its illustrated dust jacket, 247 pages, and ISBN 0-394-44768-9.

Crichton builds the story around Harry Benson, a man undergoing experimental treatment that connects his brain to a computer in an attempt to control violent episodes. 

The medical setting, computer technology, diagrams, and clinical detail give this early 1970s novel the kind of science-driven suspense readers often associate with Michael Crichton. This copy is fully readable and includes a number of illustrations and diagrams that add context to the story.

Details

• Item: Book
• Title: The Terminal Man
• Author: Michael Crichton
• Illustrator: not confirmed from photos
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., New York
• Publication Year: 1972
• Edition and Printing: Exact printing not confirmed from photos
• Format and Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket: Present, illustrated
• Pages: 247
• Genre: Science fiction, medical and technology suspense
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0-394-44768-9
• Dimensions: 9 inches x 6 inches x 1 inch

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: Complete and intact with noticeable wear from age and use, while remaining a practical reading copy.
• All pages are legible and easy to read.
• The interior pages shown remain clear, with printed text and illustrations easily visible.
• The original illustrated dust jacket is still present, giving the book much of its recognizable early 1970s shelf appearance.

Issues / Wear

• The dust jacket shows overall yellowing, staining, surface marks, edge wear, creasing, and small tears or chips around corners and spine ends.
• Brown staining is visible along part of the page edge and near the outer margin of at least one interior page.
• The page edges show age toning and discoloration.
• The jacket has noticeable handling wear and is not a crisp collector-grade example.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

The 1972 publication date places this copy in an early period of Crichton's science and technology fiction. The computer and medical themes are central to the book rather than background decoration.

The 247-page hardcover format works well for a Michael Crichton reader who wants an older Knopf copy rather than a later paperback reissue.

The original illustrated dust jacket remains with this copy. Its wires and human profile make the book immediately recognizable on a shelf even though the jacket carries noticeable wear.

This is a reading copy with real age showing, clearly photographed and described so the next owner can decide if it is the right copy for them.

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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.

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