
Arthur C. Clarke
10 SeriesSir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) was a renowned English author, inventor, and futurist, best known for his hard science fiction. He is one of the "Big Three" of science fiction, alongside Isaac Asimov and Robert A. Heinlein. Clarke's most famous work, the novel "2001: A Space Odyssey," was simultaneously adapted into a highly successful and critically acclaimed film.
Arthur C. Clarke's "Against the Fall of Night" was extensively revised and republished as "The City and the Stars." The story follows Alvin, a young man from the isolated city of Diaspar, who seeks to explore the outside world and uncover the truth about humanity's past. "Prelude to Space" was retitled "Master of Space" and later "The Space Dreamers." This novel details the first human expedition to the moon, highlighting the technological and societal challenges faced by the team. Both works explore themes of exploration and the human spirit's quest for knowledge.