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2012réf. 0691156743_usedPrinceton University Press 2012-10-21. Paperback. Like New. 0x0x0. Princeton University Press paperback
1954réf. 2832Princeton NJ: np 1954. First edition. nb. Fine. EXTREMELY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF EINSTEIN BY FREDERICK PLAUT. SIGNED ON THE IMAGE BY EINSTEIN: "A. Einstein 54". A fine photograph of Einstein in 1954 a year before his death sitting in his Princeton home surrounded by books and holding his pipe gazing slightly away from the camera. In his 1964 collection of photographs The Unguarded Moment the photographer Frederick Plaut explains the circumstances of his evocative photo of the elderly Einstein: "There must be a moment in every professional photographer's life when he is so in awe of his subject that he can scarcely focus his camera. That moment for me was when I met Albert Einstein at his home in Princeton. Certainly the great man was not formidable; he greeted my wife and me graciously and proceeded to chat with her while I went to work. I remember that she asked him about his music and when he told her that he no longer played his violin she murmured 'That's too bad.' He smiled 'Ah no. It would have been too bad if I went on.' In the final moments of our visit Einstein looked at me very seriously. 'I hope' he said 'you can sell these pictures for a good price.' Astounded I blurted out: 'Oh no Sir. I have nothing to sell. I just wanted to photograph you.' His face clouded. 'Not sell them If I had known that I never would have let you take them.' After we left I realized the significant of a delightful remark attributed to Mrs. Einstein. Someone once asked Mrs. Einstein whether she understood Professor Einstein's theory of relativity. She answered without hesitation 'No but I understand Professor Einstein'" Frederick Plaut The Unguarded Moment A Photographic Interpretation. The photographer Frederick Plaut moved to the United States from Europe in 1940. After being "discovered" by the legendary photographer Edward Steichen Plaut soon was invited to exhibit in numerous exhibitions. "At the Museum of Modern Art his photographs have been shown in many exhibitions including: 'The Family of Man' 'Music and Musicians' 'The Exact Instant' and others. Plaut's work has appeared in Time Life Esquire Look Saturday Review Vogue U.S. Camera Modern and Popular Photography andRealities et al" The Unguarded Moment. Provenance: Acquired directly from the family of the original recipient Arthur Klein with the original mailing envelope stamped "Jan 27 '54" from The Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton where Einstein was working at the time. Arthur Klein is primarily known for founding with his wife Luce Spoken Arts a highly influential company formed in the 1950s that created and distributed recordings of the works of famous writers and artists usually reading from their own works. Princeton NJ: 1954. Silver gelatin print approximately 4.75 x 6.75 inches. With Plaut's studio stamp on verso. Fine condition with Einstein signature - nicely centered at the base of the photograph - particularly strong. As Plaut mentioned in his account of the photographic session he never intended to sell this photograph and it is likely very few of these photos were printed and distributed. EXTREMELY RARE: WE CAN FIND NO OTHER EXAMPLE OF THIS PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY EINSTEIN. np unknown
1922réf. Bergson2EINSTEIN BERGSON Henri 1859-1941 Autograph letter signed " Henri Bergson " to Jean Becquerel Paris 24 September 1922 16 pages in-8° with envelope Some typographic pencil notes A highly significant letter on the issues and interpretation of the theory of relativity This intervention of the philosopher continues up to this day to create multiple controversies We transcribe here only a few fragments of this letter which although known in its substance has remained unpublished to this day " Monsieur et cher collègue J'ai bien tardé à répondre à la lettre si intéressante et si importante que vous avez bien voulu m'adresser. C'est qu'elle est allée me chercher de divers côtés et m'a atteint en Suisse à un moment où j'étais pris à Genève par le travail de " Coopération intellectuelle " qui nous avait été confié par la Société des nations. Me voici de retour à Paris ; je profite de mes premiers instants de liberté pour vous écrire. Le passage essentiel de votre lettre est naturellement celui qui concerne le voyage en boulet. Laissez-moi reprendre ce que j'ai dit dans mon livre Durée et simultanéité paru à l'été 1922 en y joignant quelques explications complémentaires. Il y a d'abord deux remarques importantes à faire. 1° Si l'on se place en dehors de la Théorie de la Relativité on conçoit un mouvement absolu et par là même une immobilité absolue ; il y aura dans l'univers des systèmes réellement immobiles. Mais si l'on pose que tout mouvement est relatif que devient l'immobilité Ce sera l'état du système de référence je veux dire du système où le physicien se suppose placé à l'intérieur duquel il se voit prenant des mesures et auquel il rapporte tous les points de l'univers. … 2° Si l'on se place en dehors de la Théorie de la Relativité on conçoit très bien un personnage Pierre absolument immobile au point A à côté d'un canon absolument immobile ; on conçoit aussi un personnage Paul intérieur à un boulet qui est lancé loin de Pierre se mouvant en ligne droite d'un mouvement uniforme absolu vers le point B et revenant ensuite en ligne droite et d'un mouvement uniforme absolu encore au point A. Mais du point de vue de la Théorie de la Relativité il n'y a plus de mouvement absolu ni d'immobilité absolue … Paul une fois lancé dans l'espace n'est plus qu'une représentation de l'esprit une image — ce que j'ai appelé un " fantôme " ou encore une " marionnette vide ". C'est ce Paul en route ni vivant ni conscient n'existant plus que comme image qui est dans un Temps plus lent que celui de Pierre. … Le Paul qui sort du boulet au retour du voyage le Paul qui fait de nouveau partie alors du système de Pierre est quelque chose comme un personnage qui sortirait en chair et en os de la toile où il était représenté en peinture : c'était à la peinture et non pas au personnage c'était à Paul référé et non pas à Paul référant que s'appliquaient les raisonnements et les calculs de Pierre pendant que Paul était en voyage. … Je ne voudrais pas clore sans saisir l'occasion qui s'offre à moi de vous dire combien m'a intéressé et instruit votre beau livre sur " Le principe de relativité " et la " Théorie de la gravitation " – livre indispensable à tous ceux qui ont le souci d'approfondir la théorie d'Einstein. Veuillez Monsieur et cher collègue agréer l'expression de mes sentiments les plus distingués et dévoués H. Bergson " In publishing Durée et simultanéité published by Alcan in the summer of 1922 Bergson was taking a risk that he probably did not measure himself. The purpose of this essay was to discuss the philosophical issues of the theory of relativity. The criticism of his scientific colleagues was not long in coming. Those of Einstein in the first place deploring the "blunders" or "dumplings" of the philosopher. In France it was Jean Becquerel who opened fire with a letter addressed directly to the author and of which this document constitutes the reply. At the time Becquerel held a chair of applied physics at the Museum of Natural History. He wrote a textbook entitled Le Principe de relativité et la théorie de la gravitation Gauthier-Villars 1922 which made him one of the first introducers of Einsteinian theory in the French context. Two sources give an idea of the content of Becrerel's letter: his article published the following year "Critique de l'ouvrage durée et Simultaneity de M. Bergson" Bulletin scientifique des étudiants de Paris 10 2 March-April 1923 and the extract given by Bergson himself in the first of three appendices added to the 1923 edition of Durée et simultanéité – appendix which also contains with a few lines the entirety of his answer. Bergson then chose to preserve the anonymity of his correspondent in order to avoid giving the impression of a "polemic" according to the interview of December 30 1923 with Jacques Chevalier. He merely evokes "a letter very interesting which was addressed to us by a most distinguished physicist." The discussion crystallizes on a specific point: the interpretation of the slowdown of moving clocks predicted by the theory. The famous "twin paradox" attributed to Paul Langevin provides a pictorial version of the problem as part of a Jules Verne-style narrative: an astronaut here "Paul" embarked on a "ball journey" would find himself on his return younger than his twin brother who remained on Earth here "Pierre" as if time had passed less quickly for him! In his letter Becquerel insists on the fact that the theory of relativity speaks of time actually measured on both sides by observers in relative motion. Bergson repeats by clarifying it the argument developed in his book namely that the differences relate less to real times than to fictitious times that is to say times attributed to other observers who acquire at the same time the status of simple images or "ghosts". Thus the "dilation" of durations associated with the slowing down of moving clocks is only a "perspective effect". Bergson is led to this conclusion by a strict interpretation of the principle of relativity: between two observers in relative motion there is a "perfect symmetry" each can consider itself motionless or mobile with respect to the other. Multiple empirical confirmations have since objectively proved the philosopher wrong but the question of the status of time in relativity as well as that of the relevance of the arguments exchanged continues to fuel contemporary philosophical debates. In that sense that letter constitutes a key part of the case. We thank Mr. Elie During for the information he kindly communicated to us
1949réf. 32820623Original brown cloth top edge gilt publisher's slipcase. Very fine with the fragile slipcase in excellent condition. A superb copy. FIRST EDITION. One of 760 numbered copies signed and dated by Einstein. This important volume contains Einstein's autobiography specially written for the book a bibliography of his works twenty-five scientists' discussions of Einstein's work and achievements with Einstein's replies. Contributors of essays include Niels Bohr Max Born Wolfgang Pauli and Kurt Godel. I. I. Rabi's review in Science hailed this as a "most important and significant volume. It is most difficult to get scientists to write simply and clearly about the fundamentals of their science and the leading philosophical ideas that guide them. … In this book there is played out a great scientific drama of the last two decades. … The book starts with an intellectual autobiography by Einstein himself. He satirically calls it his obituary. I know of no other to compare with it. Neither Newton nor Maxwell nor any of the other great giants of physics had his Schilpp the editor to catalyze such an effort. After reading Einstein's article one realizes the great loss this is to scientific culture" Science 21 April 1950. This is an especially fine signed copy of an important book in the Einstein canon Library of Living Philosophers, hardcover
1920réf. 1870Budapest: A Pesti Lloyd-Társulat Könyvsajtója 1920. First separate edition. Offprint of Természettudományi Közlöny. In publisher’s printed wrappers. Cover chipped at extremities. Restored rear panel replaced with cardboard similar to original. Old ownership inscriptions on front panel. Contemporary notes and underlines throughout in pen and pencil. Pages discolored due to the acidic paper. Overall in good condition. First separate edition. Offprint of Természettudományi Közlöny. In publisher’s printed wrappers. 2 19 1 p. First Hungarian edition of Einstein’s Über die spezielle und allgemeine Relativitätstheorie Braunschweig 1917 published as an extract. Offprint of Természettudományi Közlöny. One of the earliest Hungarian publications of Einstein’s works. . A Pesti Lloyd-Társulat Könyvsajtója unknown
1925réf. H36806Brooklyn: Zionist Organization of America 1925. Wraps. Good. 12 x 8.5 inches pictorial softcover good or better with wear and tanning to covers slight 1/2" loss to spine head light chipping and loss to upper rear corner contents mainly very good and clean pp. 281-456 illustrated. Articles by Maurice Samuel Chaim Weizmann. Schmarya Levin Albert Einstein. Pierre Van Paassen. Chaim Nachman Bialik Achad Ha-am Harry Torcziner et al. including "The University Emerges" by Weizmann "Judaism Articulate" by Kaplan the founder of Reconstructive Judaism "The Mission of Our University" by Einstein Van Paassen on Balfour and much else. A terrific issue of this rare journal. Co-founded by Einstein and Weizmann Hebrew University first opened its doors in April 1925. Zionist Organization of America unknown
1968réf. 57192New Haven CT: Yale University Press 1968. good fair. 269 illus. biographical directory bibliography of Lewis Einstein's published writings index front DJ flap price clipped. Raised stamp on half title DJ worn and discolored small edge tears and chips to DJ edges discoloration inside front and rear boards and flyleaves. Foreword by George F. Kennan. Lewis Einstein 1877-1967 entered the diplomatic service in 1903; serving for 25 years he was possibly the first American of the 20th century to perceive the meaning of the emerging role of the United States in the world balance of power. There are references to Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft in the index. Yale University Press hardcover
1979réf. 52659Place_Pub: New York: J. B. Lippincott Company 1979. First Edition. First Printing. good fair to good. 352 endpaper illus. price stickers on front DJ flap DJ soiled and small edge tears small stains to book edges. An anecdotal look at the career of Willie Mays. J. B. Lippincott Company unknown
1950réf. 56788New York: Didier 1950. good fair to good. 175 DJ somewhat worn and soiled: edge tears creases and small pieces missing DJ in plastic sleeve. Contributors include Stewart Alsop Robert Bacher Hanson W. Baldwin Hans Bethe David E. Lilienthal Walter Lippman Brien McMahon Hans Morgenthau Leo Szilard Harold Urey and Richard K. Winslow. Topics covered include the political significance of the Hydrogen Bomb the military value of the Hydrogen Bomb the scientific problems of building a Hydrogen Bomb and how those problems may be solved and a bold plan for world atomic peace. Didier unknown
1923réf. N178Jerusalem: Hebrew University Library 1923. First Edition . Original Wraps. Very Good. 4to. ca. 200 unnumbered pages. Text in English German Italian with the Hebrew translation of the above.FIRST AND RARE publication of the Hebrew University edited by Albert Einstein with original articles by A.Einstein E. Landau H.BohrJ.Popper-Lynkeus etc. Some foxing otherwise very good copy. Hebrew University Library paperback
2007réf. 021222New York London Toronto Sydney: Simon & Schuster 2007. FIRST EDITION first printing. Original two toned hardcover. Jacket is not price clipped. No previous owner's names not exlibrary. Overall an EXCELLENT book in an EXCELLENT bordart protected dust jacket. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover. Simon & Schuster Hardcover
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réf. FORT650743Princeton University Press. Used - Good. Princeton University Press unknown
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2012réf. 0691156735_usedPrinceton University Press 2012-10-21. Hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Princeton University Press hardcover
1938réf. 057219NY: SIMON & SCHUSTER. 3RD PRINTING NO DUST JACKET CLEAN COPY. . Very Good. Hardcover. 3rd Printing. 1938. SIMON & SCHUSTER hardcover
1991réf. 22928New York: Viking Press. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670835048 . SIGNED and inscribed on half-title page by contributors Jim Murray and Robert Creamer; fine in fine jacket in fresh mylar ; a clean tight crisp copy; Signed by Collection of Signatures . Viking Press hardcover
1976réf. 233935University Park Press 1976 hardback book and dust jacket in very gooD condition.name stamped on top page edges. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. University Park Press hardcover
1976réf. 233662University Park Press 1976 hardback book and dust jacket in very good to near fine conditionname stamped on page edges3 sideslight edgewear to dj. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. University Park Press hardcover
1955réf. 16110Boston: Little Brown and Company 1955. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 8.30 x 5.60 x 1.50 inches. This is a hardcover edition of ""Man and His Gods"" by Homer W. Smith featuring a foreword by Albert Einstein. Published in 1955 by Little Brown and Co. the book is in Very Good condition without a jacket. The vivid indigo blue cloth-covered boards with white spine lettering are in great shape though there are indents and a few very small splits at the spine ends. The binding is square and tight and there is light abrasion to the front flyleaf. Inside the interior pages are clean and unmarked.Rest assured the book will be carefully packaged for shipment ensuring protection from the elements. An USPS electronic tracking number will be issued free of charge. If you require more information or additional pictures of the book please feel free to contact me. Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1947réf. 316757Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists 1947. Paper Back. Very Good. Letterhead of Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists on two sheets soliciting contributions to the Committee. Dated August 6 1947 the second anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. An original typed letter with a facsimile Einstein signature in blue ink. Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists unknown
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réf. 9788520935415NOVA FRONTEIRA. new. Albert Einstein dispensa apresentaes. Um dos maiores cientistas de todos os tempos o f�sico revelou ao mundo conceitos que revolucionaram a percepo do que era conhecido em sua rea de atuao e em outras como a tica e at mesmo a religio. Meus ltimos anos uma coletnea da produo intelectual do autor na maturidade reunindo temas como racismo educao e relaes sociais. Absolutamente atual Einstein afirma sua crena em um socialismo calcado na liberdade alm de criticar a sociedade de consumo e os regimes totalitrios. Uma obra �mpar que reflete o lado humanista deste pensador premiado com o Nobel de F�sica em 1921. NOVA FRONTEIRA unknown
