OS 10.8.5 update failed, now can't get past recovery disk

I ran the latest OS10.8.5 update on an old iMac (circa 2009) and left the computer while it was running. When I returned there was a message saying the update could not be installed, and a prompt to restart the iMac.  On restart it went straight to recovery mode.   Disk Utility fixed several permission problems, which seemed to be iTunes related, but Verify/Repair Disk showed no issues with the hard drive (500Gb, with about 64Gb available).  When I try to reinstall the OS I get past the Apple ID log-in prompts and the installation begins, but then it just returns to the recovery screen after a few minutes.  Finally, I tried to return to the pre-update posotion via Time Machine, but an error came up saying something like "Time Machine can't access your hard drive."   Each reboot just returns me to the recovery disk. I'd be grateful for any suggestions as this is looking rather scary.  Thanks

The boot drive is failing, or you have some other hardware fault. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider.

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