About this title: A gripping novel about a world faced with nuclear disaster, first published in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. As more countries develop nuclear capabilities, the issues raised in this compelling thriller are as timely today as ever.
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Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Dell, New York
Date published: 1963
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Nice soft cover, lightly read, shelf wear to cover, light creases on spine, light aging, bends on top corner of front cover, wear to corners of cover & first few pages, stk #2389L7. 285 p.; 17 cm. Dell; 2459. A Dell book.. read more
Description: Very Good. B000NYFAKS FAIL-SAFE BY EUGENE BURDICK ~ Great condition paperback book, clean pages, mild crease to spine, some light edge/corner rubs, this book is GREAT! Shop & Save With US. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperbac
Publisher: Dell Publishing, New York
Date published: 1969
Description: Fair. 285 pgs clean, tight, tanned. Marker on lower pg edges. BKstore stamp penned out inside frt cover, stamped inside back cover. Bumped edges, corners, spine. Deep creased covers and spine. Residue on back cover where book was stuck to another in boxed storage. read more
"This is one of the best books I have ever read. Written in the days of the beginnings of the cold war, it takes the reader through the penultimate crisis, and the ending is totally believable and shocking; it is a classic read!
The characters are a collection of totally different people, and interplay as the novel progresses in a fascinating way. As one reads the book, their thoughts become your thoughts, their anger your anger, their fear your fear.
I first read this book in the early 60's, shortly after it was published. I loved it then, and nothing has changed. I also saw the movie that was made from the book, although I don't remember much about it. My plan is to rent the movie very shortly and watch it again.
"Classic Cold War paranoia tale. Though much of the machinations that brought about the book's tragic consequences would be archaic in today's world I still think the basic lessons about humanity that the author tried to convey would be applicable. Great book!"
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