The front cover of the book 'The Silk Code' by Paul Levinson, featuring a purple and blue-toned abstract design with the title and author name in large tan lettering.
half title of the book 'The Silk Code' by Paul Levinson, featuring a beige background with black text and a blue handwritten signature at the bottom.
'The Silk Code' by Paul Levinson, showing copyright details, publisher information for Tom Doherty Associates, and printing information on aged, tan paper.
Back cover of the book 'The Silk Code' by Phil D'Amato, featuring a dark purple background with white and green text, a barcode, and review quotes.
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The front cover of the book 'The Silk Code' by Paul Levinson, featuring a purple and blue-toned abstract design with the title and author name in large tan lettering.half title of the book 'The Silk Code' by Paul Levinson, featuring a beige background with black text and a blue handwritten signature at the bottom.'The Silk Code' by Paul Levinson, showing copyright details, publisher information for Tom Doherty Associates, and printing information on aged, tan paper.Back cover of the book 'The Silk Code' by Phil D'Amato, featuring a dark purple background with white and green text, a barcode, and review quotes.

The silk Code: Paul Levinson-signed

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Description

Author: Paul Levinson
Publisher: A Tor Book (Tom Doherty Associates, LLC)
Year: 2000
Edition: First Mass Market Edition (November 2000 / Full Number Line 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1)
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Provenance: Signed by the Author ("All best wishes, Paul Levinson")
Condition: Near Fine
An award-winning, genre-bending forensic thriller signed by the author.
Winner of the prestigious Locus Award for Best First Science Fiction Novel, The Silk Code is a brilliant tapestry of hard science fiction, historical mystery, and police procedural. The story follows New York City forensic detective Phil D'Amato as he untangles a shadowy bio-genetic conspiracy stretching from ancient prehistory along the Silk Road straight into modern Manhattan. Levinson, a celebrated futurist and media commentator, flawlessly fuses rigorous biological speculation with classic detective noir.
This exceptional copy is a True First Printing of the First Mass Market Edition, verified by the complete, unbroken number line on the copyright page. Elevating its boutique status to a true collector’s tier, the title page features a bold, clean hand-signed inscription and signature by Paul Levinson in blue ink. Perfect for collectors who appreciate award-winning modern classics with verified provenance.
Condition Notes
  • Overall Profile: Near Fine (NF). A beautiful, unread archival specimen showcasing outstanding structural preservation.
  • Cover: Extremely crisp with bright, saturated color tones and a high-gloss finish. The dramatic wrap-around cover art by Uretsky/Eshkar shows practically zero shelf-rubbing or edge wear.
  • Spine: Completely flat, flawless, and uncreased. Text block sits perfectly square and tight.
  • Interior: Pure, pristine pages. The author's signature on the title page is sharp and clear with no ink bleed-through. The paper stock displays minimal, uniform natural age-toning, completely free of corner folds, foxing, or civilian markings.