Clarke published his first short story in 1937, travel by wire his first novel, against the fall of night was published in 1948. Clarke was the 1973 nebula award winner and 1974 hugo award winner for best novel. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. It is the last of three sequels to clarke s rendezvous with rama by these authors, and as the title suggests reveals the mysteries behind the enigmatic rama spacecraft. At first scientists think it is a comet but on closer inspection it is revealed to be a cylinder, so geometrically perfect that it must have. Rama, rama ii, the gardens of rama, and rama revealed the last three with lee. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. The rama series began in 1972 with rendezvous with rama. Rama series, book 4 audible audiobook unabridged arthur c. Oct 28, 1993 rama revealed 1993 is a science fiction novel by arthur c. A space odyssey among many, many others, rendezvous with rama is considered by many one of his finest works and a contemporary classic in the genre of hard sciencefiction. In the longawaited conclusion to one of the most heralded science fiction series ever, arthur c. One of the most influential science fiction writers of the twentieth and twentyfirst century, arthur c. Nov 01, 2011 the first book was written solely by arthur c.
The rama spacecraft rendezvous with an enormous tetrahedron near the star tau ceti, at a place designed to research any intelligent life capable of spaceflight. He finished his studies at kings college in london. A space odyssey, arthur c clarke was one of the first science fiction writers who used solid scientific principles in his novels. Clarke tradition, here is an exhilarating adventure into the hearts of both the universe and mankind. Clarke, rightly in my opinion won the hugo and nebula award for this book, which stands the test of time. Gentry lee a massive alien starship carries its human passengers to the end of their generationslong odyssey and toward an epic confrontation with the mysterious ramans. Clarke is the author of over one hundred novels, novellas, and short story collections that laid the groundwork for the science fiction genre. Clarke 19172008 was an english author of hard science fiction as well as an inventor and futurist. Books by arthur c clarke most, greatest of everything. Rama ii, finally appeared, and not one but two more books followed, the. Clarke is perhaps the most celebrated science fiction author alive today. Includes an exclusive introduction by hugo awardwinning author robert j. Based on a screenplay by stanley kubrick and arthur c.
Rendezvous with rama is the first novel in the rama science fiction series by renowned author arthur c. The hugo and nebula awardwinning rendezvous with rama, the bestselling rama ii, and the garden of rama were only the prelude to this stunning conclusion to an epic journey. A space odyssey, which was adapted concurrently into a very successful and critically acclaimed film. Every five years or so i read the series from rendezvous with rama to rama revealed and always enjoy the series. A space odyssey, childhoods end, the city and the stars, and the hugo and nebula awardwinning rendezvous with rama, arthur c. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers who intercept the ship in an attempt.
Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time and was an international treasure in many other ways, including the fact that an article by him in 1945 led to the invention of satellite technology. Feb 10, 2001 born in minehead, somerset in 1917, arthur c. So i never got the straight story on how the whole series ends. It is the last in a fourbook series of clarkes rendezvous with rama by. Books by clarkeboth fiction and nonfictionhave sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. Rama revealed rama series book 4 kindle edition by clarke, arthur c. Clarkes ideas have had a profound impact upon technological advancements and science fiction as a whole. First published in 1995 rama revealed open library.
Books by clarke both fiction and nonfictionhave sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. Mar 05, 2012 rendezvous with rama ebook written by arthur c. Clarke with the following three written by gentry lee using clarke s suggestions and ideas. In 1986, clarke provided a grant to fund the prize money initially. Other side of the sky, the sentinel, and bibliography.
I read the rama books in a month, about 2000 pages, and loved all 2000 of. Books by arthur c clarke 39 items ranked best remembered for his novel, 2001. Contributions by james white, theodore sturgeon, harlan ellison, and others. Clarke is the most celebrated science fiction author alive. Slept 10 hours a day and spend the rest of the time reading and fighting my hayfever. 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. Written primarily by lee, rama ii has a distinctly different writing style than the original, with a more characterdriven narrative and a closertocontemporary mindset, ambience and human relations. Clarke is all about the wonder and excitement of exploring rama itself and lee is all about the characters. See the complete rama series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The thing named rama is not a person or even a planet. Clarkes rama books in order of when they were originally published.
Needed this book to complete the arthur c clarke rama series. Clarke s rendezvous with rama focuses on an apparent asteroid entering the solar system in the 2s. Rama revealed 1993 is a science fiction novel by arthur c. From what i gather from the wikipedia article on rama revealed. Rendezvous with rama by arthur charles clarke alibris.
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. Clarke award for the best science fiction novel published in the united kingdom in the previous year. Science fiction book club, nicole wakefield, exgovernor of the colony of humans on the spaceship rama iii, is in her cell awaiting death for treason. But the great experiment designed by the ramans has failed, and rama iii has become a battleground.
Why do the rama aliens want to gather intelligent life forms. Clarke s ideas have had a profound impact upon technological advancements and science fiction as a whole. Rama revealed would be the final book in the series, coming out in 1993. Rama revealed is the disappointing conclusion to a disappointing series. Buy a cheap copy of the garden of rama book by arthur c. I would like to point out one thing whether directly or indirectly part of the rama world and that is that gentry lee is a good part of the arthur c. A new novel set in the rama universe, double full moon night, and several more. Before picking up rama revealed, i finished rendezvous with rama. Arthur c clarke rendezvous with rama audiobook youtube. I found these two books used and had a one week holiday dedicated to reading it was great. It would later be revised as the city and the stars.
Nicole, richard and michaelthe three cosmonauts trapped on the rama ii ship as it headed out of our solar systemmuddle along together as the ship accelerates toward sirius. Lee attempted to turn the rama series into a more characterdriven story following the adventures of nicole des jardins wakefield, who becomes the main character in rama ii, the garden of rama and rama. Garden of rama gor takes off where rama ii ended as you may remember richard, michael and nicole were left in the second raman ship as it was leaving the solar. Now, billed as the final installment in clarke and lees overextended, meandering space odyssey the garden of rama, 1991, etc. With over one hundred books to his name, many of arthur c. Ive read the original rendezvous with rama but i never got around to reading any of the sequels. Arthur c clarke books biography and list of works author. Clarkes books was the scale of the concepts he explores, theyre other worldly, and thats where i want to go with something like this. Rendezvous with rama was written in 1972 and clarke had no intention of writing a sequel. Sawyer, who explains why rendezvous with rama will make the listener feel both humbled and exhilarated at the same time. Clarke includes books rendezvous with rama, bright messengers. Rama, like oumuamua, comes from interstellar space and will return there after. Ive now finished the entire series and since rama ii, garden.
Clarkes books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Rama series 4 primary works 11 total works each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however the plot of each book relies heavily on the prior books in the series. After the war he won a bsc in physics and mathematics with first class honours from kings college, london. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Clarke, 9780575077225, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rama revealed. Up to this point i was really quite impressed with the direction the story went, even if i didnt quite agree with it. Rama revealed is the final book in a trilogy of sequels to clarkes 1973 novel rendezvous with rama. It recounts humankinds further interaction with the ramans, first introduced in rendezvous with rama. I loved it and immediately began reading rama ii by clarke and his coauthor gentry lee. Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Find book 4, rama revealed by clarke, arthur c at biblio.
Picking up where rama ii 1989 left off, this latest effort from clarke and lee is as disappointing as their others. On its mysterious voyage through interstellar space, a. Rama revealed has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rama revealed rama series book 4. Republished in 2005 with new subtitle stories, letters, and commentary by and about c. Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time and was an international treasure in many other ways, including the fact that an article by him in 1945 led to the invention of. Rama revealed book by arthur c clarke half price books. It is the last of three sequels to clarkes rendezvous with rama by these authors, and as the title suggests reveals the mysteries behind the enigmatic rama spacecraft. What i here is all good, but as it has been some time since i finished reading one of the best and provocative book series ever. On its mysterious voyage through interstellar space, a massive alien starship carries its human passengers to the end of a generationslong odyssey.
The rama series is a collection of science fiction novels by the award winning author arthur c clarke and began with the accliamed novel rendezvous with rama which involved a fiftykilometrelong cylindrical alien starship entering earths orbit. In fact it manages to make a few amends for story elements that should have gotten better treatment in the previous books. I know there are some sequels but i dont know if they are regarded as worthy successors to this book, so i want opinions. Rendezvous with rama arthur c clarke audiobook youtube. A powerful account of a first contact with a star faring race.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. I cant recall quite how our heroine became such a key figure in the whole plot, but unless youre a fan of. He is considered one of the big three of scifi, along with isaac asimov and robert a. Scientists realize that, rather than a lumpy piece of rock and metal, the object is a perfectly formed cylinder. It is set in the 22nd century when an alien ship known as the rama enters the solar system. It is the last of three sequels to clarke s rendezvous with rama by these authors. Clarke cbe, sir arthur, lee, gentry from amazons fiction books store. Rama revealed rama series book 4 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
He is the author of more than sixty books with more than 50 million copies in print, and the winner of all the fields highest honors. It is the last in a four book series of clarke s rendezvous with rama by these authors, and as the title suggests reveals the mysteries behind the enigmatic rama spacecraft plot summary. I enjoyed the whole book a lot, even though i was sort of disappointed by how it ended. The thing that originally grabbed me about arthur c. Within the book, clarke develops his favourite themes. From what i gather from the wikipedia article on rama revealed the rama spacecraft rendezvous with an enormous tetrahedron near the star tau ceti, at a place designed to research any intelligent life capable of spaceflight. Buy rama revealed by arthur c clarke online at alibris. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Rendezvous with rama by arthur c clarke clarke s account of a vast alien object hurtling towards our sun is a stonecold classic sam jordison. Pale blue dot a vision of the human future in space audiobook duration. Lee attempted to turn the rama series into a more characterdriven story following the adventures of nicole des jardins wakefield, who becomes the main character in rama ii, the garden of rama and rama revealed.
Rendezvous with rama by arthur c clarke 1 spaceguard 2 intruder 3 rama and sita 4 rendezvous 5 first eva 6 committee 7 two wives 8 through the hub 9 reconnaissance 10 descent into darkness 11 men, women and monkeys. During the second world war he served as an raf radar instructor, rising to the rank of flightlieutenant. Rendezvous with rama didnt need sequels, but we got them anyway. Clarke and gentry lee reveal the ultimate raman plan for humanity. After a 12year trip, during which nicole bears five children, the family arrives at the node, a. A group of humans are then able to intercept the ship and unlock its mysteries. Rendezvous with rama is a science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. I didnt feel any sense of discontinuity and was able to follow the plot completely. Rama revealed on its mysterious voyage through interstellar space, a massive alien starship carries its human passengers to the end of a generationslong odyssey. The book picks up the story immediately after the end of the garden of rama.
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