In the year 2130, a huge alien artifact approaches the Earth from outer space. Commander Norton and his crew take their ship to meet it, and, once inside, discover the wonders that go to make up Rama.
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Arthur C. Clarke is awesomely informed about physics and astronomy, and blessed with one of the most astounding imaginations ever encountered in print (NEW YORK TIMES)
For many readers Arthur C. Clarke is the very personification of science fiction (THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE FICTION)
Arthur C. Clarke is one of the truly prophetic figures of the space age ... The colossus of science fiction (NEW YORKER)
Quite memorable and at times magical. . . We glimpse our own future in this technological artifact - a future as magical as it is mysterious (BRIAN W. ALDISS)
One of the best novels Clarke has written ... packed with suspense and mystery' SUNDAY TIMES
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Seller: Green Ink Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, POWYS, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First UK Edition. Board edges toned w/ dent to top edge near centre. Spine ends crushed. Edges of text block tanned. Front free endpaper and half-title page creased and a little dog-eared to bottom corner. Unclipped dustwrapper designed by Bruce Pennington slightly marked w/ edges rubbed and extremities chipped but ow/ in excellent condition. Seller Inventory # 641665
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: COLD TONNAGE BOOKS, Colyton, DEVON, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First edition (& 1st printing). SF novel. Winner of both the 1973 Nebula and 1974 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Fine copy in a fine dustjacket (as new) but for price-clipping. Seller Inventory # 07459
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Seller: Fitzgerald's Rare Books, Waterford, WATER, Ireland
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Bruce Pennington (illustrator). 1st Edition. A sharp, well preserved first printing of Clarkes Hugo and Nebula Award winning classic, increasingly scarce in collectible condition. Book, near fine. Dust Jacket, Fine. Book Condition Publishers dark green boards, lettered in gilt to spine. The book is tight, square, and clean, with bright, unfaded cloth and crisp gilt. The text remains clean and bright, with no marks or writing. Two defects noted. 1) On the top edge of the text block where there is some foxing. This does not penetrate to the pages at any point. 2) A small faded initial on the front endpaper. Both defects clearly shown in the final two photographs. A strong, Near Fine example. Dust Jacket Condition The original Gollancz jacket is complete and unclipped, retaining the £2.00 price. No tears, no chips, and no stains. Colours remain vivid, spine unfaded, and overall presentation is Fine. Far better than typically encountered for this title. Of particular note, the yellow text on the spine is completely unfaded. A very nice copy of the true classic. In all my books I advertise with complete transparency. Defects are clearly shown. But please ask if any more detail needed or additional photographs. Seller Inventory # ABE-1783415527955