Fountains of Paradise

No cover — Arthur C. Clarke: Fountains of Paradise (Paperback, 1984, Del Rey)

mass market paperback

English language

Published Jan. 12, 1984 by Del Rey.

ISBN:: 978-0-345-34794-7

(2 reviews)

In the 22nd century visionary scientist Vannevar Morgan conceives the most grandiose engineering project of all time, and one which will revolutionize the future of humankind in space: a Space Elevator, 36,000 kilometers high, anchored to an equatorial island in the Indian Ocean.

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5 stars

First read 30 years ago, this is still a very good book. Combines forward looking technology, first alien contact and suspenseful situations into a very satisfying blend. Checked out from library and read on Color Nook running Android.

dare

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May 1, 2016

Subjects

Science Fiction - General
Non-Classifiable
Fiction - Science Fiction
Science Fiction

Lists

Nebula Award for Best Novel