The Nobel Prize

Springwood Books. Very Good/Very Good. 1983. Hard Cover. 4to 0862541115 Dust jacket complete, unclipped. Green cloth with bright gilt titling on spine. No ownership inscription. Numerous Colour & b/w Illustrations / Photographs. 111 pages clean and tight. "My life contains no major events - keeping my nails clean is my finest accomplishment and my only request is not to be buried alive' With those words, Alfred Bernhard Nobel reveals himself- a candid glimpse far from the Public image of the man who, among other things, invented dynamite. The Nobel Prize created by this extraordinary man is also living an unknown life - a private one, hidden from the incisive publicity and the annual scrutiny of the media. This unique book provides a different perspective on the prize - that dramatic struggle to 'realize Nobel's dream about a prize dedicated to honoring achievements in science and humanity. The book also illuminates the Nobel Foundation's arduous administrative work. The Foundation is a professional Organizer of on- going world events and strives to guarantee a consistent economic value of the prize. The sophisticated nomination procedure - something that is unknown, even to Nobel Prize winners themselves- is presented. This process inconspicuously engages thousands of Academicians and Scientists throughout the World. Trembling with pride, a Prizewinner is accompanied during several hectic days-while in Stockholm to receive the prestigious award. Is there life after the Noble Prize? Past Prize winners reflect on the inevitable changes and demands in their personal and professional lives. In these interviews, they discuss their thoughts on the phenomenon of the Nobel Prize. An exceptionally beautiful book which for the first time gives an insight into what lurks behind the headlines of the World's most coveted award. .