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Synopsis
Featuring twelve stories, such as "Rescue Party", where representatives of an alien civilization arrive on an Earth soon to be destroyed by the sun going nova, and "The Forgotten Enemy", which shows Britain in the grip of a future Ice Age, this book is from the author of "2001: A Space Odyssey".
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Book Description
A collection of 12 stories by ¿The Colossus of science fiction¿ New York Times
About the Author
Arthur C. Clarke was born in Minehead in 1917. During the Second World War he served as an RAF radar instructor, rising to the rank of Flight-Lieutenant. After the war he won a BSc in physics and mathematics with first class honours from King's College, London. One of the most respected of all science-fiction writers, he also won the KALINGA PRIZE, the AVIATION SPACE-WRITERS PRIZE,and the WESTINGHOUSE SCIENCE WRITING PRIZE. He also shared an OSCAR nomination with Stanley Kubrick for the screenplay of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, which was based on his story, 'The Sentinel'. He lived in Sri Lanka from 1956 until his death in 2008.
To discover more about how the legacy of Sir Arthur is being honoured today, please visit http://www.clarkefoundation.org
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Reach for Tomorrow
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Del Ray / Ballantine, New York, NY, 1977
ISBN 10: 0345258193
ISBN 13: 9780345258199
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Mass Market Paperback
Seller: Orielis' Books, CHAPEL HILL, NC, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. Fifteenth Printing. Corners bumped, slight edge wear. A clean, bright copy. Twelve memorable sci-fi tales filled with wonder and imagination, including "Rescue Party," "A Walk in the Dark," and "Trouble with the Natives." Excellent examples of Clarke's dry humor and his unique brand of global disaster tales.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 001813
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Reach for Tomorrow
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Random House Publishing Group, 1977
ISBN 10: 0345258193
ISBN 13: 9780345258199
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Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3206778-6