The Trials of Life. Signed by David Attenborough. First Edition, First Printing. Collins/BBC Books. London, 1990.

Sir David Attenborough’s career in nature documentaries, broadcasting, and writing is unmatched. He is the most recognizable nature historian and natural science communicator in the world. He has narrated or appeared in BBC documentaries for many decades, including the Planet Earth series which consistently ranks as the best nature documentary series of all time. In this volume, The Trials of Life, Attenborough puts his knowledge of the history of animal behavior to text. It is a richly detailed book of natural science, but written for a popular audience. Accompanying the text are numerous high-quality photographs of animals and animal behavior. It is one of Attenborough’s most beloved book projects.

This first edition, first printing is signed by Attenborough on the half-title page. It is in about-fine condition. In the original cloth, near-fine with only minor bumping to spine ends and corners. Text block near-fine, only former owner’s inscription to front free endpaper. In the original dust jacket, about-fine with only minor rubbing and chipping to edges.

An about-fine signed first edition by David Attenborough.