In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer: Transcript of Hearing before Personnel Security Board

First edition of the 1954 security hearing held by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission that revoked the clearance of the ‘father of the atomic bomb’, Robert Oppenheimer. Over four weeks, it investigated his loyalty, past left-wing associations, and opposition to the hydrogen bomb, marking a peak of Cold War-era anti-communist McCarthyism. These proceedings form the basis for the climax of Christopher Nolan’s 2023 biographical portrayal of Oppenheimer’s life, starring Cillian Murphy.

This first edition is scarce in commerce and a fragile production.

DESCRIPTION:

Thick paper wrappers, printed in black, a little frayed to extremities and lightly stained. The text opens with the title page followed by pp 994. A persistent watermark runs across the top of the leaves through the book. A good copy.