Arthur c clarke book covers

Few scifi books truly capture what it means to be human like childhoods end, and thats why its one of the best arthur c. The lion of comarre 17, although published in magazine as early as 1949, first appeared in book form in 1968, in an omnibus edition together with. Other notable works include his rama series of novels and the hugo awardwinning short story the star. All are in the genre of science fiction, except for glide path 1963 which is based on clarkes wartime service with the royal air force where he worked on a radarbased, groundcontrolled approach aircraft landing system. Arthur c clarke books biography and list of works author. The title story was originally published in 1953 in star science fiction stories. Nine more sf covers with art by richard powers the novel takes place a billion years in the future, in the city of. Also comes with clarke s personal sri lanka business card. Signet book, cover art by richard powers look here. Dec 15, 2015 book cover for imperial earth by arthur c. Clarke s space odyssey book covers on behance named rama, an avatar of the hindu god vishnu, this object is a giant cylinder 54km long, travelling from outer space at,km an hour. His best known works are the script he wrote with american film director stanley kubrick for 2001. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. It includes literary collaborations with coauthor names given.

A space odyssey by rereleasing five of their arthur c. The divine covenants by arthur walkington pink 1973. It reached such a peak that some time in the late 1960s the two. Book covers and case for the rendezvous with rama series by arthur c.

Clarke award for the best science fiction novel published in the united kingdom in the previous year. Continuity is also maintained by using the black monoliths as a thread in the series, as well as by using characters from the previous two novels. Clarkes ideas have had a profound impact upon technological advancements and science fiction as a whole. The author writes in such a dry yet captivating voice. While recently combing through the boys life archives, i came across an incredible space story written by arthur c. He also wrote childhoods end and rendezvous with rama. Steve dodd is a us artist who was at his most prolific in the 1980s with works featured in starlog omni and future life magazines along with european book covers art exhibitions with the hildebrandt brothers and a commendation from arthur c clarke. He finished his studies at kings college in london. Clarke s space odyssey book series cover design so, i read all of these books and the covers on them were not cohesive and i couldnt find a box set. Clarkes books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order.

Clarke published his first short story in 1937, travel by wire his first novel, against the fall of night was published in 1948. It would later be revised as the city and the stars. Each features artwork clearly inspired by the film while ballantine had published numerous books by clarke, signet books had the rights to the novel 2001. This is a list of arthur c clarkes nonfiction works that have appeared in book form. Heres a gallery of fantastic scifi books covers for arthur c. Its called the sunjammer, published in the march 1964 issue of boys life. See more ideas about sci fi books, science fiction and fiction. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers who intercept the ship in an attempt to unlock its mysteries. Childhoods end hardcover january 1, 1955 by arthur c.

A space odyssey, and for working with director stanley kubrick on the movie of the same name. Clarke, gentry lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Afterwards, i thought it would be kind of cool to design covers for the series. Clarke at his home in 2005 sir arthur charles clarke minehead, somerset, 6 december 1917 colombo, sri lanka, 19 march 2008 was a british author and inventor. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubrick s film version and published after the release of the film. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. He invented the communication satellite in 1946, nearly two decades before the first such satellites launched.

In portugal, the name is o despertar dos magicos the awakening of the magicians, by the way. High quality arthur c clarke gifts and merchandise. Clarke had been one of my favorite writers since the early 1970s. Clarke chose to base the book more on the film than on the novel, probably because the film reached a larger audience than any novel ever could.

For the rest nine pieces 2, 4, 17, 29, 30, 112, 114116 this is either first appearance in book form at all or first appearance in a book by arthur c. It was my first real excursion into space science fiction, and it instilled in me my current love for great sf. Arthur c clarke books biography and list of works author of. The recipient of dozens of awards, fellowships, and honorary doctorates, and the only sciencefiction writer to be nominated for the nobel peace prize, he had both an asteroid and a dinosaur species named after him. With only a short time period before the object swings past the sun, a spacecraft is launched to rendezvous with rama to find out its purpose and what, if. Clarke s books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Clarke paperback cover art from the 50s to the 70s. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. Mar 04, 2011 arthur c clarke saw the future coming and in a series of magazine essays 50 years ago helped us get ready for it. Clarke books of all time, with 2001 being the first. In 1986, clarke provided a grant to fund the prize money initially. Sep 08, 2014 the 1964 edition of the deep range by arthur c. Clarke, first published in 2001, is a collection of almost all science fiction stories written by arthur c.

Clarke author scott brick narrator 2012 2061 space odyssey series book 3 arthur c. Sci fi cover art ac clarke paperback covers youtube. He worked on the kubrick film and also wrote the book the film was based on. The science comes to life while life is presented in a very clinical fashion. Clarke and isaac asimov, sf historys greatest insult battlers. This category is for images of book covers for works by british science fiction writer arthur c. The story improving the neighbourhood has the distinction of being the first fiction published in the. Set in the 2s, the story involves a 50by20kilometre 31 by 12 mi cylindrical alien starship that enters the solar system. It is based on arthur c clarkes book of 2001 rather than the movie. Deranged doctor rebooted covers for my seven book series and knocked it out of the park, plus threw in two boxed set covers for free as a thank you. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The striking cover image of rama hanging hauntingly near the orbit of jupiter, and the vivid fullcolour. Then he collected the essays and published them, again and again, by which times.

Several reproductions of covers of older editions of the book. It includes collaborations with coauthor names given. This edition, which runs to 476 pages, includes three translated stories inserted into the text. Since its launch in 1911, boys life magazine has featured some of the most talented authors of all time, including isaac asimov, ray bradbury, robert a.

Popular arthur c clarke books meet your next favorite book. Clarke collection is a must read for any science fiction enthusiast, especially if he or she has an abiding interest in real science. Clarke 19172008 was one of the supreme science fiction writers of the century and achieved vast popularity with 2001. One of the grand masters of sf and one of the so called big three including asimov and heinlein. Clarke a selection of better material from our shelves terms of sale the books in this list and similar items can be found on our website by searching for arthur clarke in the author or title search field on the right side of our banner. You might appreciate checking some portugese covers. Rendezvous with rama rama, book 1 by arthur c clarke book cover, description, publication history.

Clarke, english science fiction author best known for his script for and novel of 2001. This is a collection of several short stories by clarke, whos perhaps best known for 2001. Clarke s 2001inspired ballantine book covers by john scoleri in march of 1969, ballantine books decided to take advantage of the success of stanley kubricks film 2001. Clarke 19172008 wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short stories and essays covering science fiction and science fact. Octavo, original blue and black papercovered boards, photographic endpapers, original dust jacket. He was an international treasure in many other ways, including the fact that a 1945 article by him led to the invention of satellite technology. Feb 28, 2014 in my mindspace its a nonfiction book, stored right next to arthur c. Favorite add to any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic arthur c clarke science inspirational quote dictionary print motif4u. See more ideas about science fiction books, sci fi books and science fiction. Clarke with the cover by paul lehr is a pretty cool find, i think. Rendezvous with rama rama, book 1 by arthur c clarke.

Clarke paperback backlist titles with matching trade design. It is loosely inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel, but it became its own novel while he was collaborating on a screen play with stanley kubrick. These books cover all his areas of interest and expertise. With over one hundred books to his name, many of arthur c. Childhoods end by arthur c clarke, first edition abebooks. Kristopher hughes rendezvous with rama book covers. Clarke, in full sir arthur charles clarke, born december 16, 1917, minehead, somerset, england died march 19, 2008, colombo, sri lanka, english writer, notable for both his science fiction and his nonfiction. Its a pity the artwork is obscured by the title, etc. The nine billion names of god arthur c clarke signet j8999 1974 7th paperback vg. Awardwinning designer picks some of science fictions best book covers. Awardwinning designer picks some of science fictions best.

Feb 10, 2011 the friendly rivalry between the two giants of science fiction, arthur c clarke and isaac asimov, was legendary among genre fans. Rendezvous with rama is often considered to be the second on the list best arthur c. The book opens with arthur c clarkes early years on the family farm in somerset, as recounted by his brother fred. This is the book cover for the nine billion names of god by arthur c. Clarke on a bookplate affixed to front end page signature only. He was most famous for his science fiction novel 2001. However, where 2001 is a must, 2061 is seen more as just a pleasant journey through the world of arthur c. Arthur c clarke rendezvous with rama the folio society. It 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. Apr 01, 2015 today, in honor of the lighthearted tomfoolery april fools day inspires in us all, im taking a look at the rivalry behind two of the 20 th centurys undisputed masters of science fiction. Always had a sweet spot for the artists who created these classics.

Clarke attempts to link his novel, 2001 and stanley kubricks movie together. The first men have arrived on venus, but their arrival has a terrible, if unintended, consequence on. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time. Rendezvous with rama is a science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. All are in the genre of science fiction, except for glide path 1963 which is based on clarkes wartime service with the royal air force where he worked on a radarbased, ground. Childhoods end 1953 is perhaps the perfect example of what a great scifi book is supposed to do.

Celebrate syfys childhoods end with 60 years of classic book covers. Jan 26, 2020 explore nlantitheist78s board 032 arthur c. The following list covers all published novels and short story collections of arthur c clarke. Clarke throughout the novel, always giving us pause to think, and to consider our place humanitys place in the wider universe.