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The City and the Stars / The Sands of Mars
by Arthur C. Clarke"The City and the Stars" was the earliest Clarke novel to mix science and mystical transcendence, a theme that he carried through in many later novels. Alvin, a young man born in the enclosed utopian city of Diaspar, in Earth's far future, becomes impatient with the technology-mediated claustrophobia of his "perfect" life and determines to find out what is beyond his city.<P>"The Sands of Mars" was Arthur C. Clarke's first full-length novel. It was one of the first SF novels about Mars to abandon the romantic fantasies of Edgar Rice Burroughs, C. S. Lewis, and Ray Bradbury. When it was written, it was already a certainty that the planet's atmosphere was too thin to support higher animals of the terrestrial type. There could be no Martian princesses, alas. In "The Sands of Mars," celebrated writer Martin Gibson is on his first trip to Mars. Things go smoothly enough until he actually sets foot on the red planet -- at which point he stumbles upon Mars's most carefully hidden secrets... <P>"Arthur Clarke is probably the most critically admired of all currently active writers of science fiction... awesomely informed about physics and astr
The Collected Stories Of Arthur C. Clarke Volume 2
by Arthur C. ClarkeAuthor of 2001: A Space Odyssey,Childhood's End,The City and the Stars, and the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Rendezvous with Rama, Arthur C. Clarke is the most celebrated science fiction author alive. He is--with H. G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, and Robert A. Heinlein--one of the writers who define science fiction in our time. Now Clarke has cooperated in the preparation of a massive, definitive edition of his collected shorter works. From early work like "Rescue Party" and "The Lion of Comarre," through classics like "The Star," "Earthlight," "The Nine Billion Names of God," and "The Sentinel" (kernel of the later novel, and movie,2001: A Space Odyssey), all the way to later work like "A Meeting with Medusa" and "The Hammer of God," this immense volume encapsulates one of the great SF careers of all time.
The Collected Stories Of Arthur C. Clarke Volume 3
by Arthur C. ClarkeAuthor of 2001: A Space Odyssey,Childhood's End,The City and the Stars, and the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Rendezvous with Rama, Arthur C. Clarke is the most celebrated science fiction author alive. He is--with H. G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, and Robert A. Heinlein--one of the writers who define science fiction in our time. Now Clarke has cooperated in the preparation of a massive, definitive edition of his collected shorter works. From early work like "Rescue Party" and "The Lion of Comarre," through classics like "The Star," "Earthlight," "The Nine Billion Names of God," and "The Sentinel" (kernel of the later novel, and movie,2001: A Space Odyssey), all the way to later work like "A Meeting with Medusa" and "The Hammer of God," this immense volume encapsulates one of the great SF careers of all time.
The Collected Stories Of Arthur C. Clarke Volume 4
by Arthur C. ClarkeAuthor of 2001: A Space Odyssey,Childhood's End,The City and the Stars, and the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Rendezvous with Rama, Arthur C. Clarke is the most celebrated science fiction author alive. He is--with H. G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, and Robert A. Heinlein--one of the writers who define science fiction in our time. Now Clarke has cooperated in the preparation of a massive, definitive edition of his collected shorter works. From early work like "Rescue Party" and "The Lion of Comarre," through classics like "The Star," "Earthlight," "The Nine Billion Names of God," and "The Sentinel" (kernel of the later novel, and movie,2001: A Space Odyssey), all the way to later work like "A Meeting with Medusa" and "The Hammer of God," this immense volume encapsulates one of the great SF careers of all time.
The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke
by Arthur C. ClarkeSix decades of fascinating stories from the legendary &“colossus of science fiction&” and creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey gathered in one compendium (The New Yorker). Arthur C. Clarke, along with H. G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, and Robert A. Heinlein, was a definitive voice in twentieth century science fiction. A prophetic thinker, undersea explorer, and &“one of the true geniuses of our time,&” Clarke not only won the highest science fiction honors, the Nebula and Hugo Awards, but also received nominations for an Academy Award and the Nobel Peace Prize, and was knighted for his services to literature (Ray Bradbury). Now, more than one hundred works of the sci-fi master&’s short fiction are available in the &“single-author collection of the decade&” (Booklist, starred review). This definitive edition includes early work such as &“Rescue Party&” and &“The Lion of Comarre,&” classics like &“The Nine Billion Names of God&” and &“The Sentinel&” (which was the kernel of the later novel and movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey), and later works including &“A Meeting with Medusa&” and &“The Hammer of God.&” Encapsulating one of the great science fiction careers of all time, this immense volume &“displays the author&’s fertile imagination and irrepressible enthusiasm for both good storytelling and impeccable science&” (Library Journal). &“One of the most astounding imaginations ever encountered in print.&” —The New York Times &“As his Collected Stories helps to demonstrate, there has been no popular writer since the days of C S Lewis and Charles Williams whose disposition is more nakedly apocalyptic, who takes greater pleasure in cradling eternity in the palm of his hand.&” —The Guardian
The Deep Range (Arthur C. Clarke Collection)
by Arthur C. ClarkeA man discovers the planet&’s destiny in the ocean&’s depths in this near-future novel by one of the twentieth century&’s greatest science fiction authors. In the very near future, humanity has fully harnessed the sea&’s immense potential, employing advanced sonar technology to control and harvest untold resources for human consumption. It is a world where gigantic whale herds are tended by submariners and vast plankton farms stave off the threat of hunger. Former space engineer Walter Franklin has been assigned to a submarine patrol. Initially indifferent to his new station, if not bored by his daily routines, Walter soon becomes fascinated by the sea&’s mysteries. The more his explorations deepen, the more he comes to understand man&’s true place in nature—and the unique role he will soon play in humanity&’s future. A lasting testament to Arthur C. Clarke&’s prescient and powerful imagination, The Deep Range is a classic work of science fiction that remains deeply relevant to our times.
The Exploration of Space
by Arthur C. Clarke“This book has been written to answer all the questions which the intelligent layman asks about the new science of "astronautics"—a subject which is increasingly in the public eye. The treatment, though scientifically accurate, is entirely non-technical and the many remarkable plates-four in full colour-give a vivid impression of the way in which space-travel may be achieved. Among the subjects illustrated are: the refuelling of spaceships in free orbit outside the atmosphere, the construction of a "space-station", an automatic rocket surveying Mars, the lunar base, and dawn on the planet of a multiple sun. All these illustrations are based on a sound scientific foundation and every effort has been made to be factually accurate and to avoid mere fantasy. None of the difficulties of interplanetary travel has been shirked, and the many engineering, medical and similar problems which must be overcome before space-travel is possible are fully discussed The book also gives a clear and very readable picture of Man's place in the Universe, describing the planets he may explore during the next century, the methods that could be used to colonise them despite their alien conditions, and the ultimate effects which astronautics may have upon humanity. Quite apart from its interplanetary theme, The Exploration Of Space is thus a fascinating introduction to astronomy and combines excitement and instruction in a manner which should appeal to everyone.”—Print ed.
The Fountains of Paradise (S. F. Masterworks Ser. #Vol. 34)
by Arthur C. ClarkeA Hugo and Nebula Award–winning novel from the legendary &“colossus of science fiction&” and creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey (The New Yorker). Renowned structural engineer Dr. Vannevar Morgan seeks to link Earth to the stars by constructing a space elevator that will connect to an orbiting satellite 22,300 miles from the planet&’s surface. The elevator would lift interstellar spaceships into orbit without the need of rockets to blast through the Earth&’s atmosphere—making space travel easier and more cost-effective. Unfortunately, the only appropriate surface base for the elevator is located at the top of a mountain already occupied by an ancient order of Buddhist monks who strongly oppose the project. Morgan must face down their opposition—as well as enormous technical, political, and economic challenges—if he is to create his beanstalk to the heavens. An epic novel of daring dreams spanning twenty decades, this award-winning drama combines believable science with heart-stopping suspense. &“A beautifully mounted story about the human need to reach—literally—for the stars, and the fine line between genius and megalomania.&” —SFReviews.net
The Ghost from the Grand Banks (Arthur C. Clarke Collection)
by Arthur C. ClarkeIn this near-future sci-fi novel by the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey, two companies competing to raise the Titanic find mystery among the wreckage. Two years before the centennial anniversary of the Titanic&’s demise, two powerful corporations compete to recover the legendary vessel from the floor of the North Atlantic. With the wreckage split in two, each company—one British and one Japanese—plans to use its spectacular technology to raise one half of the famous ship. But what they find deep beneath the ocean&’s surface is more than they bargained for. Discovered among the Titanic&’s remains are six perfectly preserved bodies, including one of a beautiful woman who was not listed among the ship&’s original passengers. Who was she—and what was her secret? The mission to find out becomes all-consuming and, for some, deadly. This fast-paced tale combines a centuries-old mystery with modern suspense and Clarke&’s visionary imagination—here concerned with future technologies, ecological crises, and the mysteries of fractal mathematics.
The Ghost from the Grand Banks and The Deep Range
by Arthur C. ClarkeTwo classic novels in one volume includes a new introduction written by the author. In "The Ghost from the Grand Banks", the "Titanic" is raised 100 years after its sinking, but fatal obsessions rage and the ship may become a deathtrap again. In "The Deep Range", a traumatized astronaut becomes a submarine warden, and finds as many dangers underwater.
The Hammer of God (Vib/ediciones B Ser. #Vol. 17)
by Arthur C. ClarkeFrom one of the bestselling science fiction authors of all time comes this heart-stopping far future novel of an asteroid on a collision course with Earth. A century into the future, technology has solved most of the problems that have plagued our time. However, a new problem is on the horizon—one greater than humanity has ever faced. A massive asteroid is racing toward Earth, and its impact could destroy all life on the planet. Immediately after the asteroid—named &“Kali&” after the Hindu goddess of chaos and destruction—is discovered, the world&’s greatest scientists begin researching a way to prevent the disaster. In the meantime, Cpt. Robert Singh, aboard the starship Goliath, may be the only person who can stop the asteroid. But this heroic role may demand the ultimate sacrifice. &“Entertaining . . . [Clark] handles both ideas and characters with deftness and wit.&” —Chicago Sun-Times
The Sands of Mars (Nebulae Ser.)
by Arthur C. ClarkePredating the earliest manned space mission: the first full-length science fiction novel from the acclaimed author of 2001: A Space Odyssey. First published in 1951, before the achievement of space flight, Arthur C. Clarke created this visionary tale. Renowned science fiction writer Martin Gibson joins the spaceship Ares, the world&’s first interplanetary ship for passenger travel, on its maiden voyage to Mars. His mission: to report back to the home planet about the new Mars colony and the progress it has been making. In The Sands of Mars, Clarke addresses hard physical and scientific issues with aplomb—and the best scientific understanding of the times. Included are the challenges of differing air pressures, lack of oxygen, food provisions, severe weather patterns, construction on Mars, and methods of local travel—both on the surface and to the planet&’s two moons. &“[Clarke is] one of the truly prophetic figures of the space age.&” —The New Yorker
The Songs of Distant Earth: A Novel (Voyager Classics Ser.)
by Arthur C. ClarkeEarth refugees threaten a peaceful space settlement in this influential novel from the Golden Age science fiction author of 2001: A Space Odyssey. More than two thousand years in the future, a small human colony thrives on the ocean paradise of Thalassa—sent there centuries ago to continue the human race before Earth&’s destruction. Thalassa&’s resources are vast—and the human colony has lived a bucolic life there. But their existence is threatened when the spaceship Magellan arrives on their world—carrying one million refugees from Earth, fleeing the dying planet. Reputed to be Arthur C. Clarke&’s favorite novel, The Songs of Distant Earth addresses several fascinating scientific questions unresolved in their time—including the question of why so few neutrinos from the sun have been measured on Earth. In addition, Clarke presents an inventive depiction of the use of vacuum energy to power spacecraft—and the technical logistics of space travel near the speed of light. &“Clarke&’s simple, musical style never falters in this sobering yet far from bleak commentary on humanity&’s longing for the stars. Highly recommended.&” —Library Journal
The View From Serendip
by Arthur C. ClarkeThis book includes many articles on the personal universe of Arthur C. Clarke, including life at home on his island paradise, in ancient times called Serendip, then Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, his continuing involmement with space travel from the earliest days as a member of the British interplanetary Society to his coverage of the Apollo moon shots for CBS television, to the world of 2001 ... or what's in store for us in the nest 20 years, and more
Time's Eye
by Arthur C. ClarkeFor eons, Earth has been under observation by the Firstborn, beings almost as old as the universe itself. The Firstborn are unknown to humankind-- until they act. In an instant, Earth is carved up and reassembled like a huge jigsaw puzzle. Suddenly the planet and every living thing on it no longer exist in a single timeline. Instead, the world becomes a patchwork of eras, from prehistory to 2037, each with its own indigenous inhabitants. Scattered across the planet are floating silver orbs impervious to all weapons and impossible to communicate with. Are these technologically advanced devices responsible for creating and sustaining the rifts in time? Are they cameras through which inscrutable alien eyes are watching? Or are they something stranger and more terrifying still? The answer may lie in the ancient city of Babylon, where two groups of refugees from 2037--three cosmonauts returning to Earth from the International Space Station, and three United Nations peacekeepers on a mission in Afghanistan--have detected radio signals: the only such signals on the planet, apart from their own. The peacekeepers find allies in nineteenth-century British troops and in the armies of Alexander the Great. The astronauts, crash-landed in the steppes of Asia, join forces with the Mongol horde led by Genghis Khan. The two sides set out for Babylon, each determined to win the race for knowledge and the power that lies within. Yet the real power is beyond human control, perhaps even human understanding. As two great armies face off before the gates of Babylon, it watches, waiting...
Una odisea espacial: La saga completa
by Arthur C. ClarkeLos cuatro libros que componen una de las sagas más célebres de la ciencia-ficción reunidos en un volumen único. Los cuatro libros que componen la saga «Odisea espacial» -2001. Una odisea espacial; 2010. Odisea dos; 2061. Odisea tres y 3001. Odisea final- suponen uno de los grandes hitos de la literatura de ciencia-ficción y el relato, fantástico pero no fantasioso, de una de las mayores epopeyas de todos los tiempos. La aparición de un misterioso monolito negro es el eje sobre el cual gira una aventura que dura miles de años, desde los primeros pasos del hombre como tal hasta la conquista del espacio, la creación de inteligencias artificiales y el contacto con seres superiores cuya forma de vida nada tiene que ver con la que conocemos en la Tierra. La intriga, la acción y la desbordante imaginación propias del género confluyen en esta obra magna con el planteamientode las grandes cuestiones de la humanidad: ¿Quiénes somos? ¿Cuál es nuestra esencia? ¿Qué lugar ocupamos en el cosmos? Reseñas:«Lleno de la poesía, la imaginación científica y la agudeza propias de su autor.»The New Yorker «Clarke mezcla con maestría hallazgos, filosofía y un novedoso sentido del ritmo.»Time
Night of the Living Rerun: Coyote Moon - Night Of The Living Rerun - Portal Through Time (Buffy the Vampire Slayer #Vol. 4)
by Arthur Byron CoverA History Lesson? As long as there have been vampires, there has been the Slayer. one girl in all the world, to find them where they gather and to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their numbers. As if real life wasn't already overflowing with vampire-staking, now Buffy has begun to dream about slaying! Night after night, it's the same thing. She's back with the Puritans, a Slayer on the trail of a witch. What can it mean? Buffy gets a clue when Xander and Giles start acting like they have ancient alter egos. Now the stage is set for a symbolic replay of the night the Master was accidentally trapped in the other dimension. Only this time, the Master wants a happy ending -- for himself. Buffy and her friends must pervent the Master from rewriting the script and escaping his supernatural prison before Sunnydale becomes history!
Japanese Ghost Stories: Spirits, Hauntings, and Paranormal Phenomena
by Arthur BravermanJapanese Ghost Stories, formerly published under the title Supernatural and Mysterious Japan, is a collection of the eerie and terrifying from around Japan. This book opens a window into the hidden aspects of the Japanese world of the paranormal, a place where trees grow human hair, rocks weep and there's even a graveyard where Jesus is reputed to have been buried. Covering ancient and modern times, Japanese Ghost Stories offers not only good, old-fashioned scary stories, but some special insights into Japanese culture and psychology.
The Doors of Death
by Arthur B. WaltermireA strange and curious story is this, about a banker whose only fear was that he might be buried alive, like his grandfather before him.
Vintage Visions: Essays on Early Science Fiction (Early Classics of Science Fiction)
by Arthur B. EvansVintage Visions is a seminal collection of scholarly essays on early works of science fiction and its antecedents. From Cyrano de Bergerac in 1657 to Olaf Stapledon in 1937, this anthology focuses on an unusually broad range of authors and works in the genre as it emerged across the globe, including the United States, Russia, Europe, and Latin America. The book includes material that will be of interest to both scholars and fans, including an extensive bibliography of criticism on early science fiction—the first of its kind—and a chronological listing of 150 key early works. Before Dr. Strangelove, future-war fiction was hugely popular in nineteenth-century Great Britain. Before Terminator, a French author depicted Thomas Edison as the creator of the perfect female android. These works and others are featured in this critical anthology.Contributors include Paul K. Alkon, Andrea Bell, Josh Bernatchez, I. F. Clarke, William J. Fanning Jr., William B. Fischer, Allison de Fren, Susan Gubar, Rachel Haywood Ferreira, Kamila Kinyon, Stanislaw Lem, Patrick A. McCarthy, Sylvie Romanowski, Nicholas Ruddick, and Gary Westfahl.Hardcover is un-jacketed.
Amanecer
by Arshad AhsanuddinAcero y sombra San Francisco, 2015. Un grupo de amigos que celebran un golpe de suerte en sus carreras musicales toman un camino equivocado en un callejón desierto para encontrar su camino bloqueado por dos criaturas de pesadilla. Sobreviviendo solo a través de la intervención arcana de un salvador críptico, se encuentran empujados de mala gana al centro de una guerra de exterminio entre dos razas místicas. El guantelete Rory amó a su mejor amigo Takeshi durante todo el tiempo que podía recordar, aunque nunca tuvo el coraje de hablar de ello. Cuando Rory es capturado, su alma cuelga de la balanza mientras los Caminantes Nocturnos se adentran en la magia antigua para corromper su espíritu. Takeshi intenta un rescate desesperado, pero no está preparado para enfrentar al enemigo que espera en las profundidades de la fortaleza de los vampiros. Al final, su propia condenación puede ser la clave para la salvación de Rory. Noche y Día Nick se sorprendió al ver a Rory en una fiesta de Navidad tantos años después de que el otro músico desapareciera de la vida pública. Renovando su amistad, permanece completamente inconsciente de que Rory no es en absoluto lo que parece ser. La ignorancia de Nick le cuesta mucho cuando los enemigos de Rory atacan. Para salvar a Nick, Rory y sus aliados deben encontrar una manera de triunfar sobre el primero y el más grande de los señores vampiros, antes de que el alma de Nick se retuerza para siempre por los tormentos del Príncipe de las Pesadillas.
Ascenção: O Projeto Interscissão: Livro Cinco (O Projeto Interscissão #5)
by Arshad AhsanuddinAscensão por Arshad Ahsanuddin Livro 5/5 - ópera espacial gay / viagem no tempo com elementos românticos Ascensão A história é uma mentira. Uma batalha final decidirá se a Humanidade sobreviverá para contar a história. Bem-vindo ao fim dos dias. Jacob Atkins tinha dezoito anos quando perdeu seu melhor amigo, Mark. Desde então, ele tenta seguir em frente com sua vida, construindo uma carreira no Corpo de Ampulheta. Então, uma inesperada convergência de eventos ameaça expor a Ampulheta e destruir tudo o que eles tentaram realizar. Martin Atkins achou que estava perfeitamente feliz como um capitão relativamente normal nos fuzileiros navais da Confederação, até que uma mensagem concisa chegou em sua caixa de entrada de um homem que ele pensava ser o amor de sua vida. Agora, todos os segredos que sua família herdou estão em risco, não apenas da humanidade, mas de uma ameaça insidiosa que ele só vislumbrou até agora. Calvin Teague é a obsessão de Michelle Atkins desde o Incidente Janus. Mas o traidor fugitivo é muito mais do que parece e, finalmente, todas as peças de quebra-cabeça deformadas se encaixam no momento em que o mistério de seu papel é finalmente desvendado, deixando-a sem opção a não ser fazer uma guerra desesperada contra os mais implacáveis e inimigo aterrorizante que a humanidade já enfrentou: Seus filhos.
Azimute: O Projeto Interscisão: Livro Dois
by Arshad AhsanuddinEdward tem uma chance de salvar um homem que ele esqueceu que já amou. Tudo o que ele tem a fazer é destruir o mundo. Os eventos desastrosos da missão Zenith por trás deles, Marty e Edward levam vidas muito diferentes nos dois fins do tempo. Martin foi escolhido para liderar uma operação militar de elite projetada para reduzir e, finalmente, eliminar a ameaça de viajantes no tempo. Henry Bradford, porém, tem outras idéias e tenta seduzi-lo a assumir o papel de capitão da nave estelar Azimuth. Quase um quarto de século no futuro, Edward vive uma vida de riqueza e influência como filho adotivo do CEO da Starfire, Trevor Sutton. Mas o mistério do assassinato de seu pai biológico ainda pesa em sua mente, eclipsado apenas pela aparência desconcertante das marcas de cachorro de Martin em volta do pescoço. A distância que ele percorrerá em busca de respostas determinará o curso final da história da humanidade, já que ele é confrontado mais uma vez contra a agenda destrutiva do viajante do tempo que ele conhece apenas como Gifford.