Childhood's End: A Novel - mass market paperback Clarke, Arthur C. LN

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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“VGC/LN looks unread”
Release Year
1987
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No
Narrative Type
Fiction
ISBN
9780345347954
Book Title
Childhood's End : a Novel
Publisher
Random House Worlds
Item Length
6.9 in
Publication Year
1987
Format
Mass Market
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Arthur C. Clarke
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Classics, Science Fiction / Hard Science Fiction, Science Fiction / Space Opera, Science Fiction / General
Item Weight
4.2 Oz
Item Width
4.1 in
Number of Pages
224 Pages
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Publisher
Random House Worlds
ISBN-10
0345347951
ISBN-13
9780345347954
eBay Product ID (ePID)
163910

Product Key Features

Book Title
Childhood's End : a Novel
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1987
Topic
Classics, Science Fiction / Hard Science Fiction, Science Fiction / Space Opera, Science Fiction / General
Genre
Fiction
Author
Arthur C. Clarke
Format
Mass Market

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
4.2 Oz
Item Length
6.9 in
Item Width
4.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
53-010419
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"A FIRST-RATE TOUR DE FORCE." --The New York Times "A FRIGHTENINGLY LOGICAL, BELIEVABLE, AND GRIMLY PROPHETIC TALE . . . CLARKE IS A MASTER." --Los Angeles Times From the Trade Paperback edition., "A FIRST-RATE TOUR DE FORCE." --The New York Times "A FRIGHTENINGLY LOGICAL, BELIEVABLE, AND GRIMLY PROPHETIC TALE . . . CLARKE IS A MASTER." --Los Angeles Times
Dewey Decimal
823/.914
Synopsis
Without warning, giant silver ships from deep space appear in the skies above every major city on Earth. Manned by the Overlords, in fifty years, they eliminate ignorance, disease, and poverty. Then this golden age ends--and then the age of Mankind begins....

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  • by googiestyle216
    Aug 19, 2023

    A must read for today's world and future. Sci-fi but not sci-fi.

    Amazing novel by one of the GREATS of Science Fiction, a story that still is compelling and now very fascinating with all the outer space explorations happening and the conversations about beings from other worlds and galaxies going on. It was a great read 50 years ago, and a great read again now. Wonderful and thoughtful reading for anyone! Item well packaged and sold at a good price. Very satisfied with purchase and packaging.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by chor-45
    May 21, 2023

    Childhood End

    One of Clarke's best novels. A compelling story about the next step in human evolution.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by tonybillett
    Feb 08, 2021

    Great content... makes you consider the possibilities of humanity.

    Excellent example of what humanity would become. Yet, do we need the overlords or can we end our childhood ourselves.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: decluttr_store

  • by sureshotdime
    Mar 09, 2020

    Childhood's end

    Very compelling story about the Earth end and our age of Innocence dissolving

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by redragtop
    Nov 04, 2022

    Great read!

    One of Clarke's best. Highly recommended.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

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