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Summary
(From the publisher):
Arthur C. Clarke, the author of such science fiction classics as Sands of Mars, Childhood's End and the world-famous 2001: A Space Odyssey is concerned with both the scientific and the metaphysical aspects of sf. A founder member of the British Interplanetary Society, Clarke originated the proposal for the use of satellites for communications: his technical knowledge is equalled only by his skill as a writer. These eighteen stories are chosen to show Clarke's development in both areas. The collection includes Hide and Seek: One man against a murderously efficient space cruiser - on an asteroid only 20 kilometres wide. The Sentinel: The short story on which the author based 2001. Sunjammer:A fleet of mighty sunships embarks upon a fabulous voyage. This anthology includes a complete bibliography and an introduction by Arthur C. Clarke. Contents:
- Introduction
- Travel by Wire
- Retreat from Earth
- The Awakening
- Whacky
- Castaway
- History Lesson
- Hide and Seek
- Second Dawn
- The Sentinel
- The Star
- Refugee
- Venture to the Moon
- Into the Comet
- Summertime on Icarus
- Death and the Senator
- Hate
- Sunjammer
- A Meeting with Medusa
- Bibliography
Original title: The Best of Arthur C. Clarke: 1937-1971
Original languages:
English
Quotes:
Genre: Fiction→ Science Fiction
The following works are contained within this one:
History Lesson (1949) [Short Story]
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Hide-and-Seek (1949) [Short Story]
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Second Dawn (1951) [Short Story]
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Awakening, the (1951) [Short Story]
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Sentinel, the (1951) [Short Story]
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Hate (1961) [Short Story]
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Meeting with Medusa, a (1972) [Novella]
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
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