This is because Mercury is both solid and liquid. The very title of the book is a reminder of this central theme: Quicksilver is Mercury, which in the alchemical science of yesteryear was regarded as a perfect symbol for dual states and paradoxical natures. As urbanization leads to radical evolutions in human government, rapid changes in alchemy and mathematics lead folks like Newton and Leibniz to conclude that human technology is just beginning.
Written by people who wish to remain anonymousĪs Leibniz himself symbolizes, this novel is positioned during the transition between the Middle Ages and the scientific era. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. Limited Matching Numbered Set of Quicksilver, The Confusion and The System of the World - books and slipcases are as new.These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. The slipcase will also feature a silk ribbon pull for easy removal. Limited to an edition of 1,000 copies-never to be reprinted.Ĭompletely redesigned from the trade hardcover in a larger format-7" x 10".Įach book numbered and signed by the author.Įach volume housed in a handsome slipcase featuring a die-cut aperture for the Quicksilver icon and covered in the same Japanese silk. Following the publication of Quick Silver was The Confusion and The System of the World Collectors and readers alike will welcome the chance to add this handsome volume to their Neal Stephenson collection. Each volume will be numbered and signed by Neal Stephenson. Limited to a single edition of just 1,000 copies, the book is a beautifully designed example of the art of bookbinding.
With Quicksilver: The Deluxe Limited Edition, William Morrow and Hill House presents the first limited edition ever published of Neal Stephenson's work.
The ever-growing number of his devoted readers has created a huge demand for signed and first trade editions of his works. Neal Stephenson is one of America's most collectible authors.
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