Description
The definitive collection of short stories from the century's greatest science fiction writer
All of Arthur C. Clarke's short stories collected in one volume, beginning with TRAVEL BY WIRE - Clarke's first ever published short story.
A volume which showcases his range and variety, each story a classic example of the unique mixture of speculation and fiction which has made Clarke a household name.
The definitive collection of short stories from the century's greatest science fiction writer.
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
Book Information
ISBN 9781857983234
Author Sir Arthur C. Clarke
Format Paperback
Page Count 976
Imprint Gollancz
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Series Gollancz S.F.
Weight(grams) 752g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 62mm
