The Sentinel (Masterworks of Science Fiction and Fantasy)
Language: English
Published by Berkley, 1986
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- Title
- The Sentinel (Masterworks of Science Fiction and Fantasy)
- Author
- Clarke, Arthur C.
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Publication year
- 1986
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0425093891
- ISBN 13
- 9780425093894
- Illustrator
- Lebbeus Woods
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In Clarke's introduction, he explores why he became the kind of writer he did, and he offers a look at the very first paragraph he ever published--in 1933. This anthology spans three decades, beginning in 1946 with the second story he published, "The Rescue Party," and offers a chance to read some of the short stories that later germinated into his most spectacular works.
It's a special treat to be able to see the beginnings of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Childhood's End, along with Clarke's thoughts on how each story came about. The truly amazing thing is that Clarke's short fiction still holds up, by and large. It's unavoidable that time would catch up with Clarke, though. In fact, he almost apologetically reminds the reader that while "Jupiter V" is dated, Sputnik was still six years in the future when it was written in 1951.
While it would have been wonderful if Clarke had added an additional introduction about the human race's journey into 2001 and beyond for this special edition, that was not to be. His most recent words in this anthology were written in 1983. But that's a minor quibble. With exceptional illustrations by Lebbeus Woods, The Sentinel is a must-read, not only for Clarke fans, but for all readers of science fiction. --Kathie Huddleston
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