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A superbly ingenious classic of space survival from the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey-one of science fictions most influential grandmasters (Daily Express).Expanding the Moons population hinges on building a thriving tourist industry. But when a prototype tourist craft called the Selene encounters a moonquake, the ship plummets under a vast body of liquid-fine moondust called the Sea of Thirst. While time runs out for the passengers and crew, rescuers find their resources stretched to the limit by the unpredictable conditions of the lunar environment.Nominated for the Hugo Award in 1963, this brilliantly imagined story of human ingenuity and survival is a tour-de-force of psychological suspense and sustained dramatic tension sure to appeal to fans of Andy Weirs The Martian.The best book yet about mans most dramatic journey, the most exciting science fiction novel for years. -Evening StandardExpertly told and cruelly exciting to the end. -The Sunday TimesExtremely good . . . with some superbly ingenious and exciting new twists. -Daily ExpressOne of the most influential science fiction writers of the twentieth and twenty-first century, Arthur C. Clarke is the author of over one hundred novels, novellas, and short story collections that laid the groundwork for the science fiction genre. Combining scientific knowledge and visionary literary aptitude, Clarkes work explored the implications of major scientific discoveries in astonishingly inventive and mystical settings. Clarkes short stories and novels have won numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards, have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Several of his books, including 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: Odyssey II, have been adapted into films that still stand as classic examples of the genre. Without a doubt, Arthur C. Clarkes is one of the most important voices in contemporary science fiction literature.Book specifications:Collection: Arthur C. Clarke CollectionDimensions: 229 x 152Author: Arthur C. ClarkeCover type: PaperbackPublishing Year: 2022Publishing Month: 9Pages: 156Language: EnglishPublisher: RosettaBooksWeight: 236 g
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