Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Title: Five Arthur C. Clarke Science Fiction Paperbacks
Description: London, Pan; Mayflower; Arrow; Grafton; Transworld/Corgi, 1957-1987 . Paperback. Five charming twentieth century paperbacks of the works of Arthur C. Clarke, including the film tie-in paperback of '2001: A Space Odyssey&apos. A lovely collection of five paperbacks by Hugo and Nebula award-winning writer Arthur C. Clarke, known for authoring the 'Rama' series, and co-writing the screenplay of '2001: A Space Odyssey', alongside Stanley Kubrick.In chronological order, this set includes:The 1957 first UK paperback edition of 'The City and the Stars', first published in the previous year.The fourth 1964 fourth impression of the Hugo nominated novel 'A Fall of Moondust&apos. First published in 1961, the novel is set on a colonised twenty-first century moon.The 1968 second impression of the UK paperback edition of '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'reprinted prior to the publication date&apos. An early impression of the novelisation of what is often considered one of the most influential films of all time.The second impression of the 1969 Mayflower edition of 'Voices from the Sky', a non-fiction study of the coming space age.The 1987 impression of 'The Songs of Distant Earth', first published the year prior. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Rubbing to back strip heads and tails, with rubbing to rear joint of 'Voices' and '2001', and significant rubbing to joints of 'The City and the Stars&apos. 'The City and the Stars' hinges strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, but clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: The City and the Stars Voices From the Sky A Fall of Moondust 2001: A Space Odyssey Voices From the Sky stanley kubrick None


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