Fountains of Paradise

No cover — Arthur C. Clarke: Fountains of Paradise (2012, RosettaBooks)

356 pages

English language

Published April 29, 2012 by RosettaBooks.

ISBN:: 978-0-7953-2542-7

(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.

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May 1, 2016

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Nebula Award for Best Novel