The Fountains of Paradise

by Arthur C. Clarke

Overview

About the Author

Arthur C. Clarke has more than 100 million copies of his books in print and is credited as an inventor of satellite communications and other technological innovations. His many achievements include a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth, recognition as a Grand Master from the Science Fiction Writers of America, numerous Hugo and Nebula awards, and an Academy Award nomination. Sir Arthur C. Clarke lives in Sri Lanka.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780151327737
Publisher:	Harcourt
Publication date:	01/01/1979
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	261
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)

About the Author

Arthur C. Clarke was considered to be the greatest science fiction writer of all time. He was an international treasure in many other ways: an article he wrote in 1945 led to the invention of satellite technology. Books by Mr. Clarke - both fiction and nonfiction - have more than one hundred million copies in print worldwide. He died in 2008 at the age of 90.

Date of Birth:

December 16, 1917

Date of Death:

March 19, 2008

Place of Birth:

Minehead, Somerset, England

Place of Death:

Sri Lanka

Education:

1948, King's College, London, first-class honors in Physics and Mathematics

Editorial Reviews

Published in 1953, 1952, and 1979, respectively, this trio of novels follow Clarke's recurring theme of humans thrusting themselves into space and then not necessarily liking what they find. The religious images that run throughout Clarke's work also are present here. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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