Karel Capek R.U.R. - source for word 'robot'

Heading: Author: Capek, Karel Title: R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) [with] War With the Newts Place Published: Publisher: Date Published: 1923-1937 Description: 2 volu

One of the most influential Czech writers of the 20th century (1890-1938) who introduced and made popular the word 'robot,' which first appeared in his 1921 play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal

CAPEK, KAREL. R.U.R. Rossum's Universal Robots. 8vo, later ½ brown calf over marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt; with original decorated front wrapper bound in at end. Later edition, signed b

CAPEK, KAREL. R.U.R. Rossum's Universal Robots. 8vo, later ½ black cloth, spine gilt-stamped, occasional scuff. Early edition, published the same year as its theatrical premiere in Prague in Janu

Čapek (Karel) R. U. R. Rossum's Universal Robots, first edition, faint marginal stain to last few leaves, modern crushed morocco, 8vo, Prague, 1920.⁂ The word "Robot" was invented by the au

Capek, Karel WUR. Werstands Universal Robots. Utopistisches Kollektivdrama in drei Aufzügen. Prag/Leipzig, Orbis, 1922. 135 S. 8°. Pp. d. Zt. mit RTitel (etw. beschabt, berieben u. besto&#22

Josef ÄŒapek was a Czech artist who excelled as a painter, but also achieved recognition as a writer and poet. He invented the word robot, which was introduced to literature by his brother, Ka

Čapek (Karel) R. U. R. Rossum's Universal Robots, signed by author and his brother Josef on half-title, half-title, short tear at head, neat repair, original upper cover bound-in, later half-calf

CAPEK, KAREL. Apokryfy. [Apocryphal Stories]. Small 8vo, publisher's gilt-stamped limp blue leather, joints rubbed, spine tips and corners bumped; few pages with unobtrusive, marginal soiling. First e

Capek, Karel Továrna na absolutno. Mit 24 ganzs. Illustrationen von Josef Capek. Prag, Aventinum, 1926. 167 S. 2 Bll. 8°. OLeinen mit goldgepr. RTitel u. DVignette. Mit Autorenwidmung an Edvard

CAPEK, KAREL. Valka S Mloky. [War With the Newts]. Title printed in red and black. 8vo, publisher's grey cloth stamped in read and black; contents with a few small marginal stains. First edition. Cape

CAPEK, KAREL. Loupeznik. Illustrations by Josef Capek. 8vo, later ½ brown morocco over patterned boards; binding and contents clean. First edition, signed by the author. Scarce, no copies recor

CAPEK, KAREL. Krakatit. Title printed in red and black. 8vo, contemporary full tan linen, morocco lettering piece; ownership inscription to half-title. First edition, with the original linocut front w

CAPEK, KAREL. Tovarna na Absolutno. Illustrated by Josef Capek.. 8vo, original pictorial wrappers printed in blue and orange, spine darkened with chipping to head and foot, stain on rear cover, edgewe

CAPEK, KAREL. Vec Makropulos. [The Makropulos Affair.] 8vo, modern ¼ red calf-backed boards, cloth spine label. First edition of Capek's play that was first performed in Prague in 1922. Leoš

CAPEK, KAREL. Tovarna na Absolutno. Illustrated by Josef Capek. Title page printed in blue and black. 8vo, ½ red cloth over patterned boards, spine gilt; retaining original front pictorial wrappe

Čapek (Karel) Krakatit, first edition, presentation copy signed by the author on half-title, title in red and black, errata leaf and 2ff. advertisements at end, original decorative upper wrapper

Čapek (Karel) Apokryfy, first edition, half-title signed by author, cracked hinges, original boards, lightly sunned at edges, slight chipping and bumping to corners and extremities, small 8vo, Pr

Full Title: a Comprehensive and Readable Source Record Of The World's Great War Emphasizing The More Important Events and Presenting These as Complete Narratives in the Actual Words of the Chef Offici

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Kilims (a word of Turkish origin) are in a class of carpets of their own. In both its historical and contemporary aspects, Turkey is of prime importance as a source of kilims and related flatweaves. T

Kilims (a word of Turkish origin) are in a class of carpets of their own. In both its historical and contemporary aspects, Turkey is of prime importance as a source of kilims and related flatweaves. T

Kilims (a word of Turkish origin) are in a class of carpets of their own. In both its historical and contemporary aspects, Turkey is of prime importance as a source of kilims and related flatweaves. T

Kilims (a word of Turkish origin) are in a class of carpets of their own. In both its historical and contemporary aspects, Turkey is of prime importance as a source of kilims and related flatweaves. T