A concise, authoritative booklet published by the Swedish Institute, Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prizes by Nils K. Ståhle offers a clear overview of Alfred Nobel’s life, his inventions, and the establishment of the Nobel Prizes. This 31‑page 1989 edition provides an accessible introduction to the origins, purpose, and administration of the world’s most prestigious awards—ideal for libraries, collectors of Nobel‑related material, and readers seeking a compact historical reference.