SIGNED, MUSHROOM, THE STORY OF THE A-BOMB KID, JOHN ARISTOTLE PHILLIPS, NUCLEAR

Description: Mushroom: The A-Bomb Kid by John Aristotle Phillips and David Michaelis New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc. 1978 First Edition, First Printing Signed inscription by both authors on the half-title page. Octavo, 287 pages, publisher's original color pictorial dust jacket with the original price unclipped. Publisher's original gilt lettered black cloth over red boards. A few tears and some wear to the dust jacket. MInor rubbing, else in good + condition. Mushroom: The Story of the A-Bomb Kid is the remarkable true story of John Aristotle Phillips, a Princeton University student in the 1970s who, for a physics project, successfully designed a functional nuclear bomb using publicly available information. Co-written with journalist David Michaelis, the book recounts Phillips’ unexpected journey from a curious undergraduate to a figure of national controversy, as his project raised serious concerns about nuclear proliferation and the accessibility of sensitive information. Through Phillips’ personal experiences, the book explores the broader implications of the global arms race, governmental secrecy, and the ethical dilemmas of technology in an increasingly interconnected world. Part memoir and part cautionary tale, Mushroom is both a gripping narrative and a thought-provoking examination of the potential dangers posed by nuclear knowledge. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

Price: 288.75 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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