THE COLLECTED STORIES: VOLUME I

3001 THE FINAL ODYSSEY

The body of Frank Poole, lost for thousands of years since the computer HAL caused his death en route to Jupiter, is retrieved, revived - and enhanced. In this final sequel, the terrifying truth about the ultimate purpose of the Monoliths, is a mystery only Poole can resolve.

THE CITY AND THE STARS

Men had built cities before, but never such a city as Diaspar; for millennia its protective dome shut out the decay and danger of the world outside. But then, as legend had it, the Invaders came, driving humanity into this last refuge. It takes one man, a Unique, to smash the legend and discover the true nature of the Invaders.

THE COLLECTED STORIES: VOLUME II

Arthur C Clarke has always been celebrated for his clear prophetic vision, which is fully on display in this collection, but there are also many stories here which show his imagination in full flight, to the distant future and to far-flung star systems.

THE COLLECTED STORIES: VOLUME III

A definitive collection of short stories from the century's greatest science fiction writer. This volume showcases his range and variety, each story a classic example of the unique mixture of speculation and fiction which has made Clarke a household name.

THE COLLECTED STORIES: VOLUME IV

A definitive collection of short stories from the century's greatest science fiction writer. Arthur C Clarke has always been celebrated for his clear prophetic vision, which is fully on display in this volume, but there are also many stories which show his imagination in full flight, to the distant future and to far-flung star systems.

THE FOUNTAINS OF PARADISE

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 of space: a Space Elevator, 36,000 kilometres high, anchored to an equatorial island in the Indian Ocean.

THE GARDEN OF RAMA

Sequel to 'Rama II' (3073). Rama II is on its way out of the Solar system with three humans aboard. Ahead of them may lie the truth about Rama.

RAMA II

In 2130, an alien spaceship, Rama, entered our solar system. Sixty-six years later, a second approaching spacecraft was detected; the Ramans are returning. But this time, Earth is ready. And maybe now, with the arrival of Rama II, some of the questions posed by Rama will at last be answered. Sequel to: 'Rendezvous with Rama' (2886);

RAMA REVEALED

Sequel to 'The Garden of Rama' (5164). Years after the appearance in the solar system of the immense, deserted spaceship, Rama, a second craft arrived, destined to become home for a group of human colonists. But now the colony has become a brutal dictatorship, terrorizing its own inhabitants.

RENDEZVOUS WITH RAMA

Rama is a vast alien spacecraft that enters the Solar System, A perfect cylinder some fifty kilometres long, spinning rapidly, racing through space, Rama is a technological marvel, a mysterious and deeply enigmatic alien artifact. It is Mankind's first visitor from the stars and must be investigated...

RESCUE PARTY

The sun is about to implode, destroying Earth and the rest of the solar system. A species of aliens not previously aware of the existence of humans suddenly learns that Earth is inhabited by intelligent beings. Will they be able to save mankind?

THE SANDS OF MARS

It is the twenty-first century and science fiction writer, Martin Gibson, gets a chance to visit a research colony on Mars - the Red Planet. It's a dream come true - until he discovers the difficulties and perils of survival on another world… and the very real terror it holds.