Arthur C. Clarke Knihy

Na Mesiaci je objavený záhadný objekt. Dôsledky nálezu sú natoľko významné, že je kvôli nemu vôbec prvýkrát vyslaná ľudská posádka hlboko do Slnečnej sústavy. Ale ako výprava dosahuje cieľ, vyskytnú sa problémy, rastúce do desivých rozmerov ... Slávny román napísaný v čase, keď pristátie na Mesiaci bolo ešte iba snom, pretvorený do jedného z najvýznamnejších filmov všetkých čias, strhujúci a prorocký. Vesmírna odysea je príbehom o pretrvávajúcej otázke miesta človeka vo vesmíre.

2001: Vesmírna odysea je fascinujúci príbeh ľudstva od jeho predvekých počiatkov až po cestu k prstencom Saturna. Objav záhadného objektu na Mesiaci priniesol odpoveď na večnú otázku, či sme vo vesmíre sami. Posádka kozmickej lode Discovery sa preto vydáva na priekopnícku výpravu do hlbín slnečnej sústavy pod starostlivým dohľadom najmodernejšieho superpočítača HAL 9000, predobrazu modernej éry umelej inteligencie. Román prináša množstvo ohromujúcich aj desivých pohľadov na ľudskú evolúciu, vedomie, inteligenciu a naše miesto medzi hviezdami. Arthur C. Clarke svoje prorocké dielo napísal v čase, keď bolo pristátie na Mesiaci ešte iba snom, a predpovedal existenciu vesmírnych staníc na orbite Zeme, prepojenie sveta prostredníctvom internetu či diskusiu o etickom rozmere AI. Kniha a rovnomenný film Stanleyho Kubricka dnes patria ku kultovým dielam, ktoré už celé desaťročia definujú žáner science-fiction.

V roku 2131 sa z hĺbky vesmíru vynorí neznáme teleso. Rýchlo sa stane stredobodom záujmu vedcov a dostane meno Ráma. Valec mimoriadnych rozmerov rotuje, má úplne hladký povrch a podľa slabého gravitačného poľa je zrejme dutý. Ráma nemôže byť prirodzeného pôvodu, a preto k nemu vyšlú prieskumnú raketu Endeavour. Kapitán Norton a jeho posádka objavia vo vnútri bizarný a fascinujúci svet, ktorý sa nepodobá ničomu, čo ľudstvo dovtedy poznalo...Arthur C. Clarke získal za knihu Stretnutie s Rámom najprestížnejšie literárne ocenenia za sci-fi vrátane cien Hugo a Nebula. Román patrí medzi najslávnejšie príbehy v žánri vedeckej fantastiky a je prvou časťou štvordielnej série.

V 23. storočí majú pozemšťania za sebou už dve stretnutia s obrovskými, záhadnými vesmírnymi loďami – nespochybniteľnými dôkazmi mimozemskej civilizácie s technológiou, ktorá ďaleko prevyšuje tú našu. Na palube Rámu II, ktorý sa vydal na púť mimo našu slnečnú sústavu, sa nachádzajú traja kozmonauti, ktorí budú musieť využiť všetky svoje fyzické i duševné sily na to, aby prežili. Nicole, Richard a Michael sa až po dvanástich rokoch cesty dozvedia, kam smerujú. Musia čeliť najväčšej životnej výzve: stretu s neviditeľnými architektmi ich galaktického domova. Za úlohu dostanú nadviazať kontakt so Zemou a získať dvetisíc ľudí, ktorí by sa mali stať osadníkmi v umelo vytvorenom vesmírnom ekosystéme. Nové spoločenstvo bude konfrontované so všetkými výzvami, s ktorými ľudstvo na našej planéte zápasí aj dnes – nedostatok zdrojov pre všetkých, ochrana životného prostredia, koncept spravodlivosti, rasizmus a xenofóbia, starostlivosť o chorých a mnohé iné. Veľkolepý román Rámova záhrada, tretia časť štvordielnej série, spája žáner sci-fi s prvkami filozofie a nastoľuje mnohé etické otázky, ktoré zostávajú aj naďalej aktuálnymi.

V roku 2200, sedemdesiat rokov po prvom stretnutí s Rámom, do našej slnečnej sústavy opäť vstupuje vesmírna loď, ktorú vytvorila mimozemská civilizácia. Tentoraz sú ľudia na Zemi pripravení a k objektu vysielajú tím zostavený z odborníkov. Po prvej návšteve Rámu totiž zostali mnohé otázkynezodpovedané. Ľudská posádka však nemôže tušiť, čo ju čaká vnútri záhadného plavidla, rovnako ako nevie zabrániť konfliktom, ktoré vypuknú medzi dvanástimi vedcami a astronautmi... „Arthur C. Clarke je jedným zo skutočných géniov našich čias.“ Ray Bradbury, americký sci-fi a fantasy autor „Star Trek som vymyslel vďaka Arthurovi, umožnil vznik nielen televízneho seriálu a filmov, ale aj všetkého, čo som sa vďaka tomu naučil.“ Gene Roddenberry, televízny scenárista a producent „Sir Arthur Clarke je Jules Verne vesmíru.“ Jean-Michel Cousteau, francúzsky vedec a environmentalista

Kniha Sněhy Olympu s podtitulem Zahrada na Marsu popisuje a ukazuje pomocí počítačového programu, jak by se proměňoval povrch planety Mars, kdyby byla postupně vytvářena příhodná atmosféra a uměle zvyšována teplota. Díky fotografiím povrchu Marsu je v knize nastíněno, jak by se měnil ráz krajiny celé planety. Výsledkem je poutavě naučné dílo, které velmi zajímavým způsobem ilustruje hypoteticky možný přerod Marsu v živou a obyvatelnou planetu.... celý text

Sbírka Devět miliard božích jmen přináší výběr nejlepších Clarkových povídek. Mezi čtyřiadvaceti příběhy čtenář nalezne nejen Hlídku, ale také všechny ostatní slavné povídky: Hvězdu, Setkání s Medúzou či titulních Devět miliard božích jmen. Knížka je doslova nabitá povídkami oceněnými Hugy či Nebulami.

Na samém prahu jednadvacátého století vzlétá ze Země raketa a vydává se na dalekou pouť k Saturnu s velkolepým posláním. Ani jeden z obou pilotů však o pravém cíli cesty neví. To převratné tajemství střeží prozatím tři vědci, uspaní v hibernickém spánku, a šestý člen posádky – HAL 9000, nejdokonalejší počítač třetí generace a svým způsobem nejodpovědnější člen expedice. Cesta čarokrásným vesmírem se ale náhle změní v napínavé drama… O více než sto let později řeší inženýr Morgan palčivý technický problém: jak se při stále vzrůstajícím kosmickém provozu zbavit nákladné a ovzduší zamořující raketové dopravy. Teprve vyspělá technologie dovolí realizovat pradávný nápad sovětského vědce z 60. let dvacátého století: kosmický výtah, onen vysněný „žebřík do nebe“. Realizace projektu staví ale před konstruktéra problémy nejen technického rázu. přeložené originály: 1968 (2001: A Space Odyssey) 1979 (The Fountains of Paradise)

Arthur C. Clarke je bezesporu nejznámějším a nejčtenějším autorem SF na světě. Jeho spisovatelská kariéra, trvající už více než šedesát let, prakticky nemá obdoby. Sbírka Směr času představuje asi čtvrtinu celé jeho povídkové tvorby, tedy více méně tu část, která u nás dosud nebyla knižně publikována. Nejstarší z nich, „Cestujte po drátě!" vyšla poprvé v roce 1937, poslední, „Žádná škoda sousedů", v roce 1999.

Klasická sbírka povídek prvně vydaná v roce 1963 obsahuje některé z Clarkeových nejlepších prací. Patnáct námětů potvrzuje autorův nevšedně živý a originální pohled do budoucnosti, ať blízké či velmi vzdálené. Je ukázkou jeho mnohotvárnosti a překvapivých zvratů děje a ironického stylu.

Men had built cities before, but never such a city as Diaspar; for millennia its protective dome shutout the creeping decay and danger of the world outside. Once, it held powers that rules the stars. But then, as legend had it, The invaders came, driving humanity into this last refuge. It takes one man, A Unique to break through Diaspar¿s stifling inertia, to smash the legend and discover the true nature of the Invaders.

From the author who brought you 2001: A Space Odyssey comes a delightful and fascinating universe of ideas. For those of you who are worried about what the neighbors will think, there is what is purported to be an old Martian document which tells us what our nearest neighbor has to say about life on Earth. Later in the book, Clarke goes on to explain the proper etiquette for contacting and dealing with aliens from outer space, or what to do if they get here first... Ranging from the light fantastic to the extremely possible, this collection is divided into five sections: Talking of Space; Outward from Earth; The Technological Future; Frontiers of Science; and Son of Dr. Strangelove, Etc. From Martians to Magi, here is Arthur C. Clarke's unforgettable tour of the Universe - known, unknown and yet to come.

Hlavní hrdina je geniální seismolog, který celý svůj život zasvětí výpočtům a předpovídání seismických katastrof. Jeho varování však lidstvo, rozdělené národnostními a rasistickými válkami, nechce slyšet a tak je nakonec katastrofa nevyhnutelná. Velmi sugestivní...

Lorsqu'elle reprend conscience, Sparta s'aperçoit que trois ans de sa vie ont totalement disparu de sa mémoire. Trois années envolées ! D'autant plus troublant qu'au fil de son " réveil ", elle se découvre d'étranges pouvoirs. Comme si son corps et ses perceptions avaient été reconfigurés ... Mais par qui, et pourquoi ? Est-elle une fugitive, une criminelle, une aberration ? A la recherche d'elle-même, en quête de son passé, Sparta rejoindra l'orbite de Vénus, pur y croiser la route d'une société secrète, d'une poignée de robots minéraliers, d'un manuscrit mythique du Xxe siècle ...

Sedm fantastických povídek anglického mistra tohoto druhu literární formy, jenž odborně vzdělán v přírodních vědách, našel svůj nejvlastnější obor ve fyzice a v užité matematice. Jeho povídky, zřetelně navazující na Wellse, jsou tedy opřeny o odborné znalosti, takže mají rysy reality,a zaujmou jak bohatě rozvíjeným darem fantazie, tak smyslem pro humor v tomto literárním odvětví vzácným.

Tajomné a záhadné prípady vo svete. V knihe nájdete príbehy o výskyte duchov a poltergeistov, rozprávania o prútikároch, ktorí sú schopní s pomocou kyvadla, alebo virgule objaviť náleziská ropy, o mužoch, ktorí prechádzajú ohňom, o ženách, ktoré krvácajú z Kristových rán, o médiách, ktoré tvrdia, že vedia vyvolávať duše mŕtvych, a o víziách budúcich udalostí, ktoré sa neskôr splnia, a o deťoch, ktoré hovoria, že už žili pred svojím narodením. Očarenie nadprirodzeným svetom sa ľahko vysvetľuje, ťažšie už sa dá zistiť, kde je pravda. John Fairley a Simon Welfare sa na túto úlohu podujali svedomitým a pritom zábavným spôsobom. Zhromaždili rozprávania očitých svedkov z celého sveta a tie najčudešnejšie príbehy konzultovali s vedcami, lekármi a psychiatrami.

Osu knihy tvoří autorovy zápisky z dob natáčení filmu Vesmírná odyssea 2001, kdy společně s režisérem Stanleym Kubrickem proseděli mnoho hodin v družné debatě, o čem by film měl být, jak by se měl vyvíjet, jak by měl končit. Sem tam je nám umožněno nahlédnout do zákulisí natáčení filmu, a na jednotlivých epizodách, které se posléze v konečné knižní podobě nikdy neobjevily, sledovat vývoj představ obou velikánů. Nejlépe je to vidět v závěru knihy, kdy máme možnost si přečíst hned tři verze setkání Davida Bowmana s cizí mimozemskou civilizací.

Kouzlo této klasické sbírky, která poprvé vyšla 1958, spočívá zejména v tom, že se v ní čtenář znovu setká s těmi nejlepšími autorovými povídkami. Je zde Hvězda (The Star), jež byla vyhlášena nejlepší SF povídkou roku 1956, neobvyklá, smutná povídka Pomíjivost (Transience) a další proslulé Devět miliónů božích jmen a Zpěv vzdálené země. A dalších více než dvacet mistrovsky podaných příběhů - kniha jež určitě nezklame žádného milovníka SF.

For a million years the bubble had been growing, like a vast abscess, below the root of the mountains. Now the abscess was about to burst. Captain Harris had left the controls on autopilot and was talking to the front row of passengers as the first tremor shook the boat. For a fraction of a second he wondered if a fan blade had hit some submerged obstacle; then, quite literally, the bottom fell out of his world.It fell slowly, as all things must upon the Moon. The sea was alive and moving . . . Every stage of that nightmare transformation was pitilessly illuminated by the earth light, until the crater was so deep that its firewall was completely lost in shadow, and it seemed as if Selene were racing into a curving crescent of utter blackness – an arc of annihilation.In darkness and in silence, they were sinking into the Moon. . . .

Třetí díl ze série Zlatý věk Venuše. Děj se odehrává na Marsu, kde je Sparta povolána vyšetřovat případ ztracené plakety. Kniha navazuje na předchozí díly a zase poodkrývá o něco více faktů o Spartině minulosti a tajném spolku, které se čtenáři dostane s postupným rozplétáním zločinu, ke kterému je povolána.

The second volume of the spectacular science-fiction thriller evolving from the works of Arthur C. Clarke, grandmaster of science fiction and author of 2001: a space odyssey.. Her code name is Sparta. Her beauty veils a mysterious past and abilities of superhuman dimension-the product of advanced biotech engineering. When a team of scientists is trapped in the gaseous inferno of Venus, Sparta must risk her life to save them, unaware that her actions will help recover a mysterious artifact: irrefutable evidence of life on another planet. . . As the secrets of the artifact are revealed, Sparta uncovers a mystery which may lead her to the truth of her own destiny. This gripping saga brings together the genius of Arthur C. Clarke and the talents of distinguished science-fiction writer Paul Preuss. The book has an introduction by Arthur C. Clarke.

A collection of short stories which span the career of the author. The book includes the previously uncollected On Golden Seas and each story features a black and white illustration. The author also wrote 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Without warning, giant silver ships from deep space appear in the skies above every major city on Earth. Manned by the Overlords, in fifty years, they eliminate ignorance, disease, and poverty. Then this golden age ends--and then the age of Mankind begins....

Blending elements of mystery and science fiction, this book draws comparisons to the renowned works of Isaac Asimov, particularly the Lije Baley-Daneel Olivaw series. It promises a thrilling narrative that intertwines intricate plots with futuristic themes, appealing to fans of both genres. The story likely explores complex characters and thought-provoking dilemmas, offering a captivating experience for readers who enjoy speculative fiction infused with suspense.

Arthur C. Clarke has been the presiding genius of science fiction for almost fifty years. His novels include the groundbreaking and profound Childhood's End and Rendezvous with Rama, and his collaboration with Stanley Kubrick produced one of the most enduring and important of all science fiction films, 2001: A Space Odyssey. It was the last story in this collection, 'The Sentinel', that provided the starting point for that film.His first ever collection of short stories, Expedition to Earth displays all the versatility and range of imagination which has made Arthur C. Clarke one of the world's most popular and acclaimed science fiction authors. Thought-provoking and memorable, this volume, with a new preface by the author, shows Clarke writing at his extraordinary best.

Proti pádu noci se odehrává v daleké budoucnosti ve městě Diaspar, jehož prakticky nestárnoucí obyvatelé mají k dispozici všechny vymoženosti, které lidstvo za miliony let své existence vytvořilo. Přesto se neodvažují vyjít za hranice Diasparu a prozkoumat pustinu, v níž se obrátil zbytek celé planety, natož aby obrátili oči ke hvězdám. Až mladý Alvin se vydává na cestu do neznáma. Napínavý příběh ani za několik desetiletí v ničem nezastaral a dokazuje ohromnou míru autorova talentu. Profesor astrofyziky a poradce NASA Gregory Benford je rovněž úspěšným autorem sci-fi, dokonce držitelem ceny Nebula za román Timescape. Po dohovoru s Clarkem napsal pokračování původního příběhu pod názvem Po pádu noci, v němž představuje novou Zemi, která již není pustinou, ale oplývá ohromným bohatstvím. Přesto jí hrozí smrtelné nebezpečí. -- zdroj: legie.info --

“A daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001.”—Carl Sagan Nine years after the disastrous Discovery mission to Jupiter in 2001, a joint U.S.-Soviet expedition sets out to rendezvous with the derelict spacecraft—to search the memory banks of the mutinous computer HAL 9000 for clues to what went wrong…and what became of Commander Dave Bowman. Without warning, a Chinese expedition targets the same objective, turning the recovery mission into a frenzied race for the precious information Discovery may hold about the enigmatic monolith that orbits Jupiter. Meanwhile, the being that was once Dave Bowman—the only human to unlock the mystery of the monolith—streaks toward Earth on a vital mission of its own . . . “Clarke deftly blends discovery, philosophy, and a newly acquired sense of play.”—Time “2010 is easily Clarke’s best book in over a decade.”—The San Diego Tribune

At the Terabyte Laboratories in Ohio, Jeffrey Horton powers up his experimental gravity-boson emitter - and unwittingly triggers all nearby explosive materials. As Horton illegally releases details of the trigger worldwide on the Internet, he is kidnapped.

In the most exciting SF collaboration ever, Arthur C. Clarke and his universally acknowledged heir Stephen Baxter pool talent, fantastic ideas, unprecedented cosmic insights as well as page-turning plotting skills and breathlessly good writing to produce the most awesome novel of the future since 3001. 'Space is what keeps everything from being in the same place. Right?' With these words Hiram Patterson, head of the giant media corporation OurWorld, launches the greatest communications revolution in history. With OurWorld's development of wormhole technology, any point in space can be connected to any other, faster than the speed of light. Realtime television coverage is here: earthquakes and wars, murders and disasters can be watched, exactly as they occur, anywhere on the planet. Then WormCams are made to work across time as well as space. Humanity encounters itself in the light of other days. We witness the life of Jesus, go to the premiere of Hamlet, solve the enigmas that have baffled generations. Blood spilled centuries ago flows vividly once more - and no personal treachery or shame can be concealed. But when the world and everything in it becomes as transparent as glass and there are no more secrets, people find new ways to gain vengeance and commit crime, and Hiram Patterson finds new ways to keep his Machiavellian schemes secret.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Space Odyssey series comes a dazzling adventure of exploration and paradise lost. Just a few islands in a planetwide ocean, Thalassa was a veritable paradise—home to one of the small colonies founded centuries before by robot Mother Ships when the Sun had gone nova and mankind had fled Earth. Mesmerized by the beauty of Thalassa and overwhelmed by its vast resources, the colonists lived an idyllic existence, unaware of the monumental evolutionary event slowly taking place between their seas. . . . Then the Magellan arrived in orbit carrying one million refugees from the last, mad days on Earth. And suddenly uncertainty and change had come to the placid paradise that was Thalassa.

Kniha pojednává o záhadných jevech, událostech a nálezech, jež je těžko vysvětlit. Témat je třináct - jako kapitol knihy. Kniha je plná záhad a těžko vysvětlitelných jevů. Vrací se k některým tématům, která už Clarke zmiňoval ve svém úspěšném televizním seriálu Svět tajemných sil. Oba autoři trochu těží ze slavného Clarkova jména, protože přebírají jeho nápady a "záhadologa" samého nechávají jen kraťoučce promluvit na konci každé kapitoly. Těch má kniha třináct a rozebírají různorodá témata: pád tuguzského meteoritu, existenci yettiho, nessie, obřích chobotnic, dále příběhy o stigmatech, černé magii, jasnovidectví, o nevysvětlitelných archeologických nálezech a o dalších záhadách.

Few masters of science fiction have brought us glimpses of the near future as vividly as Arthur C. Clarke. It is the startling realism of his vision that has made classics of his novels, such as CHILDHOOD'S END and 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. It has also made Clarke himself one of the genre's most successful writers. The trade paperback was published to commemorate the arrival of the year 2001, one of the most notable dates in science fiction history. THE SENTINEL is a brilliant collection of Clarke's highest calibre short fiction.

Two of the biggest names in SF together again; the sequel to the acclaimed Time's Eye.

In order to avert Earth's involvement in a war with Mars and Venus, Sadler must find the scientist responsible for disseminating classified information

Rama Revealed (1993) is a science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke and Gentry Lee. It is the last of three sequels to Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama by these authors. The book picks up the story immediately after the end of The Garden of Rama. The book follows the story of Nicole Wakefield and her escape from imprisonment left at the cliffhanger of the previous book.

A fascinating departure for the renowned Science Fiction author, Glide Path is an alternative history of the development of Ground Control Approach radar set during World War II.Clarke draws upon his own wartime experience as a radar control operator during World War II to tell a story fascinating not just for its plotting-combining science, intrigue, and a host of compelling characters-but also for its prescience and technical insight. Glide Path is sure to be an enthralling read not just for Science Fiction fans, but history aficionados.

The Deep Range is a 1957 Arthur C. Clarke science fiction novel concerning a future sub-mariner who helps farm the seas. The story includes the capture of a sea monster similar to a kraken. It is based on a short story of the same name that was published in April 1954, in Argosy magazine. The short story was later featured in Tales from Planet Earth and Frederik Pohl's Star Science Fiction No.3. References Tuck, Donald H. (1974). The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Chicago: Advent, 101. ISBN 0-911682-20-1.

In the 22nd century visionary scientist Vannevar Morgan conceives the most grandiose engineering project of all time, and one which will revolutionize the future of humankind of space: a Space Elevator, 36,000 kilometres high, anchored to an equatorial island in the Indian Ocean.

The final work from the brightest star in science fiction's galaxy. Arthur C Clarke, who predicted the advent of communication satellites and author of 2001: A Space Odyssey completes a lifetime career in science fiction with a masterwork

It is the twenty-first century. On Mars a dedicated group of pioneers - among them some of Earth's finest brains - struggle to change the face of the planet . . . Science fiction writer Martin Gibson finally gets a chance to visit the research colony on the Red Planet. It's a dream come true - until he discovers the difficulties and perils of survival on another world . . . and the very real terror it holds.

A stunning new companion series to 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY from the world's most important living SF writer and his acknowledged heir.

The Firstborn, a mysterious alien race first introduced in 2001: A Space Odyssey, have long been a part of Sir Arthur C. Clarke’s science fiction legacy. In the Time Odyssey series, co-authored with Stephen Baxter, they seek to halt human progress using technology akin to magic. Their initial act, the Discontinuity, transformed Earth into Mir, a patchwork world featuring figures like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan. Bisesa Dutt, a UN peacekeeper, communicates with an alien artifact of immense power, which ultimately returns her to Earth. She becomes crucial in humanity's struggle against a doomsday solar storm orchestrated by the Firstborn, aimed at wiping out all life. This catastrophe is narrowly averted, but at a great cost. Twenty-seven years later, the Firstborn return with a "quantum bomb," an incomprehensible device that threatens to annihilate Earth. Bisesa embarks on a desperate quest for answers, traveling to Mars and then back to Mir, which faces its own extinction. As the situation grows dire, new revelations about the Firstborn's intentions emerge, and an unexpected ally arrives from light-years away, offering a glimmer of hope in a seemingly hopeless scenario.

The year is 2110. Humankind is entering a new golden age.But when an amateur astronomer points his telescope at just the right corner of the night sky, he sees disaster hurtling toward Earth: a chunk of rock that could annihilate civilization. While a few fanatics welcome the apocalyptic destruction as a sign from God, the greatest scientific minds of Earth desperately search for a way to avoid the inevitable. On board the starship Goliath, Captain Robert Singh and his crew must race against time to redirect the meteor from its deadly collision course. Suddenly they find themselves on the most important mission in human history - a mission whose success may require the ultimate sacrifice.

Recovering from a mission on Mars, Sparta finds herself the guest of the Space Board. But relaxation is short-lived as Sparta soon sets out to investigate the Board itself. It appears that members of Free Spirit, a religious cult bent on galactical control, have infiltrated the Space Board. schovat popis

The concluding volume in a series of science fiction thrillers evolved from the works of Arthur C. Clarke. This volume includes a section of computer- generated tech specs and blueprints of the spacecraft and hardware from Venus Prime.

Arthur C. Clarke, creator of one of the world's best-loved science fiction tales, revisits the most famous future ever imagined in this NEW YORK TIMES bestseller, as two expeditions into space become inextricably tangled. Heywood Floyd, survivor of two previous encounters with the mysterious monloiths, must again confront Dave Bowman, HAL, and an alien race that has decided that Mankind is to play a part in the evolution of the galaxy whether it wishes to or not. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

A science fiction story in which one man leaves his native planet, Titan, in order to join in celebrations held on Mother Earth. However he has other things on his mind; he has a delicate mission to perform - for himself, his family and the future of his home planet. From the author of GARDEN OF RAMA and RICHTER 10.

The world in the year 3001 seen through the eyes of an astronaut, revived after a thousand-year sleep. The earth is encircled by space cities, accessed by elevators and education is a breeze, computers enabling the brain to absorb complicated information in milliseconds. By the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey

Two seemingly unconnected events trigger off the discovery of nothing less than the secret of humanity's existence. Written in conjunction with author and senior NASA scientist Gentry Lee.

It is 2010. In just two years' time it will be the centennial of an event that has haunted the world: the sinking of the Titanic. The remains of what was once the world's greatest ocean liner lie four kilometers down on the Grand Banks of the Atlantic Ocean, an endless reminder of the frailty of man's technology in the face of natural perils. But, a hundred years on, the urge to raise the wreck is just as strong as ever. From the West comes one solution; from the East another. Both are marvels of technological imagination; both can succeed. But there are other powers at work, and the wreck on the Grand Banks may still hold a surprise or two for those who would return her to the eyes of the world. More information on this book and others can be found on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk

Děj se odehrává na Marsu, kde je Sparta povolána vyšetřovat případ ztracené plakety. Kniha navazuje na předchozí díly a zase poodkrývá o něco více faktů o Spartině minulosti a tajném spolku, které se čtenáři dostane s postupným rozplétáním zločinu, ke kterému je povolána.

From the grandmaster of science fiction, a dozen memorable tales filled with wonder and imagination. From the Paperback edition.

ix • Introduction (Science Fiction Hall of Fame Volume III) • (1981) • essay by Arthur C. Clarke2 • "Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman • (1965) • shortstory by Harlan Ellison15 • The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth • (1965) • novelette by Roger Zelazny49 • The Saliva Tree • (1965) • novella by Brian W. Aldiss122 • He Who Shapes • (1965) • novella by Roger Zelazny216 • The Secret Place • (1966) • shortstory by Richard McKenna232 • Call Him Lord • (1966) • novelette by Gordon R. Dickson254 • The Last Castle • (1966) • novella by Jack Vance318 • Aye, and Gomorrah. . . • (1967) • shortstory by Samuel R. Delany329 • Gonna Roll the Bones • (1967) • novelette by Fritz Leiber352 • Behold the Man • (1966) • novella by Michael Moorcock406 • The Planners • (1968) • shortstory by Kate Wilhelm422 • Mother to the World • (1968) • novelette by Richard Wilson461 • Dragonrider • (1967) • novella by Anne McCaffrey580 • Passengers • (1968) • shortstory by Robert Silverberg593 • Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones • (1968) • novelette by Samuel R. Delany632 • A Boy and His Dog • [Vic and Blood • 2] • (1969) • novella by Harlan Ellison

The definitive collection of short stories from the century's greatest science fiction writer.

Fifty-four short stories from a Grand Master of Science Fiction. Find the seed idea for 2001: A Space Odyssey, and more. From humorous to serious, a celebrated collection of worlds and words.

The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick’s immortal film—and changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ventures to the outer rim of our solar system, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a journey unlike any other. This allegory about humanity’s exploration of the universe—and the universe’s reaction to humanity—is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft Discovery as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of the highest level of cognitive functioning that rivals—and perhaps threatens—the human mind. Grappling with space exploration, the perils of technology, and the limits of human power, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to be an enduring classic of cinematic scope.

"'The chaos point' argues that we are at a critical point in history, one in which resources are fast being depleted, hundreds of millions live in crushing poverty, and local choices have global impact. Laszlo says society can either break down or break through to a new future by making different choices--choices he outlines in the book"--Provided by publisher.

A fascinating departure for the renowned Science Fiction author, Glide Path is an alternative history of the development of Ground Control Approach radar set during World War II.Clarke draws upon his own wartime experience as a radar control operator during World War II to tell a story fascinating not just for its plotting-combining science, intrigue, and a host of compelling characters-but also for its prescience and technical insight. Glide Path is sure to be an enthralling read not just for Science Fiction fans, but history aficionados.

As science fact overtakes science fiction, Arthur Clarke vividly dramatizes the next moves - in space and on earth - in twenty-four brilliant short stories. " The Nine Billion Names of God" recounts the staggering result of the purchase of an electronic computer by a Tibetan lama; :Cosmic tells of an overambitious lover far away from home; and "The Songs of Distant Earth" conjures up all the romance and adventure of space travel in the creation of a new interstellar civilization. These and other stories in this collection demonstrate once again that Arthur Clarke has no equal among writers of science fiction in literary skill, technical knowledge, and reach of imagination.

Historical outline of the history of Sri Lanka.

If you love space adventure stories such as Larry Niven's RINGWORLD or Arthur C. Clarke's 2001, this is the perfect collection. Rama is a huge cylindrical object, weighing more than ten trillion tons. And it is hurtling through the solar system at inconceivable speed. Then a space probe confirms the unthinkable: Rama is no natural object. It is, incredibly, an interstellar spacecraft. Space explorers and planet-bound scientists alike prepare for mankind's first encounter with alien intelligence. It will kindle their wildest dreams . . . and fan their darkest fears. For no one knows who the Ramans are or why they have come. And now the moment of rendezvous awaits - just behind a Raman airlock door.

Examines the potential future directions of technological development and assesses the advantages and disadvantages of progress

Najznámejšia kniha svetového sci-fi autora je dramatickým príbehom okupácie Zeme mimozemšťanmi, ktorých planéta už bola preľudnená, preto pre seba hľadajú nové územia. Ťažiskovou lokalizáciou deja je Londýn, kde vypukne neúprosná panika a boj o preži tie pred neznámymi smrtonosnými zbraňami. Zakladateľ modernej sci-fi literatúry nimi vniesol do hry vtedy ešte neznáme laserové zbrane. Panike prepadla i armáda. Román je písaný takmer dokumentárnym štýlom, možno povedať, že ide o denník hlavného hrdinu, ktorý udalosti mapuje cez prizmu osudu jednotlivca a jeho blízkych v katastrofickej, maximálne vyhrotenej situácii. Tá odhaľuje charaktery hlavných postáv v medzných situáciách a strháva vírom neočakávaného druhu nebezpečenstva. Hoci od Wellsových čias pribudlo množstvo podobnej katastrofickej sci-fi literatúry, Vojna svetov si svojou prelomovosťou vydobyla zaslúžené miesto medzi klasickými dielami. Ide o nový slovenský preklad, prvý kompletný, necenzurovaný.

The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick’s immortal film—and changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ventures to the outer rim of our solar system, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a journey unlike any other. This allegory about humanity’s exploration of the universe—and the universe’s reaction to humanity—is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft Discovery as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of the highest level of cognitive functioning that rivals—and perhaps threatens—the human mind. Grappling with space exploration, the perils of technology, and the limits of human power, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to be an enduring classic of cinematic scope.

When a brilliant, driven industrialist harnesses the cutting edge of quantum physics to enable people everywhere, at trivial cost, to see one another at all times: around every corner, through every wall, into everyone's most private, hidden, and even intimate moments. It amounts to the sudden and complete abolition of human privacy--forever. Then, as society reels, the same technology proves able to look backwards in time as well. What happens next is a story only Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter could tell. The Light of Other Days is a novel that will change your view of what it is to be human.

A volume containing all 18 short stories written by Arthur C. Clarke in the 1960s. They depict a future in which technologies are beginning to dictate man's lifestyle - even to demand life for themselves.

If I Forget Thee, Oh Earth... • (1951) All the Time in the World • (1952) An Ape About the House • (1962) Feathered Friend • [The Other Side of the Sky] • (1957) Green Fingers • [Venture to the Moon] • (1956) Hide and Seek • (1949) Into the Comet • (1960) Introduction • (1972) J.B. Priestley No Morning After • (1954) Robin Hood, F.R.S. • [Venture to the Moon] • (1956) Security Check • (1956) The Fires Within • (1947) The Forgotten Enemy • (1948) The Nine Billion Names of God • (1953) The Reluctant Orchid • [Tales from the White Hart] • (1956) The Sentinel • [A Space Odyssey] • (1951) Trouble with the Natives • (1951) Who's There? • (1958) Encounter at Dawn • [A Space Odyssey] • (1953)