089330
London
2000
11×17,5
meki
319
engleski
Cijena: 13,50 EUR
This is a cult retrospective collection of short stories by the science fiction grandmaster Arthur C. Clarke. The book serves as a fascinating cross-section of Clarke’s early and mature work, spanning nine seminal stories written between 1946 and 1981. Holding center stage in the collection is the 1948 title story, which served as the direct thematic and narrative seed that, in collaboration with director Stanley Kubrick, grew into the cinematic and literary masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. What makes this edition exceptionally valuable are the comprehensive, authoritative introductory commentaries by Clarke himself preceding each story. Through these autobiographical vignettes, the author reveals the historical context, publishing anecdotes, and the evolution of his ideas to the reader, offering a unique insight into the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Beyond the title work, the collection features visionary stories such as 'Guardian Angel' (which was later expanded into the famous novel Childhood's End) and the original shorter version of the novel The Songs of Distant Earth. Combining the author’s signature scientific accuracy, philosophical reflections on humanity's destiny in space, and rare first-hand prose insights, this edition is the perfect piece for studying the evolution of modern SF.
