Arthur C. Clarke, the author of such science fiction classics as Sands of Mars, Childhood's End and the world-famous 2001: A Space Odyssey is concerned with both the scientific and the metaphysical aspects of sf. A founder member of the British Interplanetary Society, Clarke originated the proposal for the use of satellites for communications: his technical knowledge is equalled only by his skill as a writer. These eighteen stories are chosen to show Clarke's development in both areas.
The collection includes
Hide and Seek: One man against a murderously efficient space cruiser – on an asteroid only 20 kilometres wide.
The Sentinel: The short story on which the author based 2001.
Sunjammer: A fleet of mighty sunships embarks upon a fabulous voyage.
This anthology includes a complete bibliography and an introduction by Arthur C. Clarke.
Contents:
- 1933: A Science Fiction Odyssey (essay)
- Travel by Wire!
- Retreat from Earth
- The Awakening
- Whacky
- Castaway
- History Lesson
- Hide and Seek
- Second Dawn
- The Sentinel
- The Star
- Refugee
- Venture to the Moon
- The Starting Line
- Robin Hood, F.R.S.
- Green Fingers
- All That Glitters
- Watch This Space
- A Question of Residence
- Into the Comet
- Summertime on Icarus
- Death and the Senator
- Hate
- Sunjammer
- A Meeting with Medusa
- Bibliography
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