Items related to Titan
NASA’s Cassini probe will reach Titan in 2004: Titan is the amazing story of a visionary’s response to the discovery of life on Saturn’s moon. Another BIG space novel from the acclaimed successor to Arthur C. Clarke and Robert Heinlein: the conquest of space as it could still happen.
Titan is the epic saga of one woman’s will to succeed and the triumph of a dream over bureaucracy and fear. Paula Benacerraf, grandmother and astronaut, is appointed to oversee the dismantling of the Shuttle fleet after another Challenger-type disaster. Instead, she listens to the oddball JPL scientist Rosenberg, who is determined to explore the ammonia-based life Cassini discovers on Titan.
Using NASA’s rusting Saturn rockets, mothballed Apollos and remaining Shuttles, frail humans are hurled, in the face of violent opposition from the military, to the edge of the Solar System. To the edge, also, of sanity.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
Take some archetypal sci-fi characters (ageing moonwalker, several bright young astronauts and a dedicated but reclusive scientist), throw in the near future scenario of a declining space programme following a catastrophic fatal accident, mix well with some unusual plot twists and you have the foundations for Baxter's eighth novel.
Review:
Baxter novices may be wary of such a clichéd plot, but don't despair--his reputation as one of the UK's best sci-fi writers is well founded. Titan is an enjoyable novel, well-written, with just the right mixture of hard science fiction, strong characters and a believable, if undesirable, vision of the future. Reminiscent of 2001 and its sequel 2010, the plot unfolds against the backdrop of a declining world civilization. America is sinking into the mire of Christian fundamentalism and turning against technology, whilst a desperate NASA expends all it's remaining energy and resources on a manned mission to Titan--one- way--with the faint hope of reigniting the public's interest in space exploration. The mission is a technical success, but is ignored by the masses, leaving the astronauts stranded on the outskirts of the solar system with no hope of rescue.
But of course, that's not the end of the story... --Dave Mutton
‘The most important living science-fiction writer in the country’
THE TIMES
‘The best SF writer in Britain’
SFX
Praise for The NASA Trilogy:
‘VOYAGE is, quite simply, a brilliant book . . . skilfully constructed and enthrallingly told’
SFX
‘Baxter handles a complex and gripping plot with his customary aplomb... The ending will blow your mind. Buy TITAN, read it – and then go out and buy everything else that Baxter has ever written’
NEW SCIENTIST
‘A plausible tale of America’s last gasp at interplanetary exploration... Stephen Baxter proves what a cosmic thinker he is’
WASHINGTON POST
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHarper Voyager
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0002254247
- ISBN 13 9780002254243
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages500
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Titan
Published by
Harper Voyager 18/08/1997
(1997)
ISBN 10: 0002254247
ISBN 13: 9780002254243
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780002254243
Buy Used
£ 3.38
Convert currency
Stock Image
Titan
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London
(1997)
ISBN 10: 0002254247
ISBN 13: 9780002254243
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. NASAs Cassini probe will reach Titan in 2004: Titan is the amazing story of a visionarys response to the discovery of life on Saturns moon. Another BIG space novel from the acclaimed successor to Arthur C. Clarke and Robert Heinlein: the conquest of space as it could still happen. Titan is the epic saga of one womans will to succeed and the triumph of a dream over bureaucracy and fear. Paula Benacerraf, grandmother and astronaut, is appointed to oversee the dismantling of the Shuttle fleet after another Challenger-type disaster. Instead, she listens to the oddball JPL scientist Rosenberg, who is determined to explore the ammonia-based life Cassini discovers on Titan. Using NASAs rusting Saturn rockets, mothballed Apollos and remaining Shuttles, frail humans are hurled, in the face of violent opposition from the military, to the edge of the Solar System. To the edge, also, of sanity. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004352962
Buy Used
£ 4.12
Convert currency
Stock Image
Titan
Published by
Harper Voyager
(1997)
ISBN 10: 0002254247
ISBN 13: 9780002254243
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Seller Inventory # CHL9441208
Buy Used
£ 2.12
Convert currency
Stock Image
Titan
Published by
Harper Voyager 18/08/1997
(1997)
ISBN 10: 0002254247
ISBN 13: 9780002254243
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 3
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780002254243
Buy Used
£ 3.38
Convert currency
Stock Image
Titan
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
(1997)
ISBN 10: 0002254247
ISBN 13: 9780002254243
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 39933114-20
Buy Used
£ 3.31
Convert currency
Stock Image
Titan
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 1567397
Buy Used
£ 3.35
Convert currency
Stock Image
Titan
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # mon0001700216
Buy Used
£ 3.29
Convert currency
Stock Image
Titan
Published by
Harper Collins
(1997)
ISBN 10: 0002254247
ISBN 13: 9780002254243
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). Seller Inventory # 353-0002254247-vrg
Buy Used
£ 15.69
Convert currency
Stock Image
Titan
Published by
Harper Collins, London
(1997)
ISBN 10: 0002254247
ISBN 13: 9780002254243
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First UK Edition. Review copy slip laid in. Book. Seller Inventory # 051492
Buy Used
£ 16.54
Convert currency
Titan
Published by
Harper Collins
(1997)
ISBN 10: 0002254247
ISBN 13: 9780002254243
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing (Full Number Line). Not price-clipped(£16.99 price intact). Published by Harper Voyager, 1997. Octavo. Black boards stamped in metallic blue. Signed (flat signed) by Baxter on title page. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with very light shelf wear. A fine signed copy of this science fiction novel exploring Saturn's moon Titan, featuring jacket illustration by Chris Moore. 581 pages. ISBN: 0002254247. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!. Seller Inventory # 97334
Buy Used
£ 20.68
Convert currency