THE VIEW FROM SERENDIP

Clarke, Arthur Charles

ISBN 10: 0575023031 / ISBN 13: 9780575023031

Published by Gollancz, London, 1978

About this Item

This copy is in as new, unmarked condition bound in brown cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in as new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This book is a collection of essays and memoirs, not strictly a 1978 publication, though some editions were released in 1979. It blends personal reflections, scientific speculation, and cultural commentary. This book is a non-fiction collection of Clarke?s essays, lectures, and personal anecdotes. Key themes include life in Sri Lanka: Clarke?s reflections on his adopted home, diving adventures, and local culture. Science and Futurism: Speculative essays on automation, space exploration, and technological evolution. Insights into Clarke?s relationships with fellow science fiction writers like Isaac Asimov. Memoir and Commentary, personal stories, including his role as a commentator during the Apollo 11 Moon landing. One standout essay, ?The World of 2001,? originally published in Vogue, imagines a future shaped by automation and bio-engineered apes?a provocative glimpse into Clarke?s vision of post-industrial society. Ref RRR 3.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE VIEW FROM SERENDIP
• Publisher: Gollancz, London
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0575023031
• ISBN 13: 9780575023031
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New