The City and the Stars
by Arthur C. Clarke
ISBN: 0553288539
ISBN-13: 9780553288537
Format: Paperback
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Summary
Like much of Clarke's most famous works ("The Sentinel", "2001", and "Childhood's End"), this book charts the course of humankind against the backdrop of a universe that is often beyond the realms of understanding, by focusing on the individual's interaction with the technological in seeking a sense of belonging.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Bantam Books
Published date: 1991
Size: 4.25 x 7 inches
Weight: 0.35 pounds
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City and the Stars, The
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Spectra. Mass Market Paperback. 0553288539 Mass Market Paperback, 1957, Condition: Very Good; reading creases and some curve to the spine. . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Monarchbooks (United States)
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New York: Bantam Books, 1991. Sci-fi novel: Two isolated city-nations stand alone in a faceoff after their world is decinated by apocalypse - and a restless young man who encounters a startling discovery... Softcover, 253pp., book shows moderate general wear. A good reading copy.. ISBN: 0-553-28853-9. First Paperback Edition. Soft Cover. Good-. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Novels. ( more information) Offered by JB Books (United States)
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