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Arthur C. Clarke

  • E.G. O'Brien
  • Charles Willis
December 16, 1917 – March 19, 2008
Arthur C. Clarke
Report On Planet Three And Other Speculations
Tales from the White Hart
The collected stories
No Parachute
Our World in Colour
Arthur C Clarke
  • Arthur C Clarke

    • 232 pages
    • 9 hours of reading

    Arthur C . Clarke: A Life Remembered begins with Sir Arthur C. Clarke's early years on the family farm in Somerset, as recounted by his brother Fred. Clarke's talent for playful mischief - especially in challenging his school masters - and his enquiring mind - already looking out to the stars even at a young age - are clearly in evidence, as is the creative day-dreaming that would later lead to so many timeless world famous stories.The book includes special guest contributions from Stephen Baxter, Michael Moorcock, Ben Bova, Greg Benford, Fred Ordway, Robert Sawyer, Paul McAuley, Sir Patrick Moore, British astronaut Helen Sharman and many others; all of whom describe the enduring influence of this celebrated writer.The book also includes a unique collection of photographs from the Clarke family, some of which have never been published before.This is a rare insight into Arthur's early life and into the people he met and influenced during his own personal Odyssey.

    Arthur C Clarke
  • Arthur Gould Lee brilliantly conveys the immediacy of air war, the thrills and the terror, in this honest and timeless account of his flying career during the First World War.

    No Parachute
  • The collected stories

    • 976 pages
    • 35 hours of reading
    4.3(4729)Add rating

    The definitive collection of short stories from the century's greatest science fiction writer.

    The collected stories
  • From the author who brought you 2001: A Space Odyssey comes a delightful and fascinating universe of ideas. For those of you who are worried about what the neighbors will think, there is what is purported to be an old Martian document which tells us what our nearest neighbor has to say about life on Earth. Later in the book, Clarke goes on to explain the proper etiquette for contacting and dealing with aliens from outer space, or what to do if they get here first... Ranging from the light fantastic to the extremely possible, this collection is divided into five sections: Talking of Space; Outward from Earth; The Technological Future; Frontiers of Science; and Son of Dr. Strangelove, Etc. From Martians to Magi, here is Arthur C. Clarke's unforgettable tour of the Universe - known, unknown and yet to come.

    Report On Planet Three And Other Speculations
  • Analytical Studies in the Psalms

    • 372 pages
    • 14 hours of reading

    The book of Psalms touches the daily life of Christians and this book aims to continue to bring comfort and encouragement to believers.

    Analytical Studies in the Psalms
  • Exploration of Space

    • 248 pages
    • 9 hours of reading

    Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It holds importance for scholars and readers interested in understanding the historical and intellectual context that shapes our society. The content is deemed essential for grasping key concepts and ideas that have influenced civilization throughout history.

    Exploration of Space
  • Open Cockpit

    • 224 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    Author of three books, this is by far his best. Arthur Gould Lee puts you in the cockpit in a riveting account of life as a fighter pilot at the front. At turns humorous and dramatic, this thoughtful, enlightening, true account is a classic to be ranked with Winged Victory by V. M. Yeates, also published by Grub Street.

    Open Cockpit
  • The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick’s immortal film—and changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ventures to the outer rim of our solar system, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a journey unlike any other. This allegory about humanity’s exploration of the universe—and the universe’s reaction to humanity—is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft Discovery as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of the highest level of cognitive functioning that rivals—and perhaps threatens—the human mind. Grappling with space exploration, the perils of technology, and the limits of human power, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to be an enduring classic of cinematic scope.

    2001: A Space Odyssey. 2001, Odyssee im Weltraum, englische Ausgabe