Rendezvous with rama is the first novel in the rama science fiction series by renowned author arthur c. Bentley leads the federalist papers which is a long term discussion. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers who intercept the ship in an. Rendezvous with rama by arthur c clarke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Always free shipping on 2 or more books no obligation, and you can cancel any time. An alltime science fiction classic, rendezvous with rama is also one of clarkes best novelsit won the campbell, hugo, jupiter, and nebula awards. We have welcomed worldwide members from over 171 countries.
Rendezvous with rama is a science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. All promotional offers are subject to specific rules and regulations, which will be clearly explained via a link on the site. From time to time, science fiction book club provides its members with special promotional offers. The titles in this weeks list will get the conversation jumping again. Other than a few special cases, such as ray bradburys the martian chronicles and isaac asimovs i, robot, they generally cost only a few pounds each, so are very collectable, even for those on a budget. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers who intercept the ship in an attempt to unlock its mysteries. This week the monday book club discusses the multiawardwinning rendezvous with rama, one of the greatest scifi novels ever written. If youre itching to join a scifi book club then look no further. Rama revealed would be the final book in the series, coming out in 1993. Details about rendezvous with rama by arthur c clarke 1974 uk hardcover ed. Set in the 2s, the story involves a 50by20kilometre 31 by 12 mi cylindrical alien starship that enters the solar system. The first rama book is excellent, the second is ok. Set in the 2s, the story involves a 50kilometre 31 mile cylindrical alien starship that enters the solar system.
The octavia books science fiction book club is discussing rendezvous with rama this month. Mastercard, american express paypal, diners club and discover. The citizens of the solar system send a ship to investigate before the enigmatic craft, called rama, disappears. Readers union the science fiction book club uk you are not logged in. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers who. In the old days, book clubs were informal gatherings where people got together to discuss a common book they. This game featured characters from the sequel book rama ii. Reviewed in the united kingdom on february 25, 2018. Set in the 2s, the story involves a 50by20 kilometre 31 by 12 mi cylindrical alien starship that enters the solar system. The friendly rivalry between the two giants of science fiction, arthur c. Discover the best new science fiction, fantasy, horror, graphic novels and beyond. Time travel, galactic empires, alien invasions all the traditional elements that have made science fiction the most exciting form of. A book club edition bce or book of the month club edition bomc refers to a book printed by a book club with cheaper materials than the original publishing house, and is generally not worth much to the serious collector.
Science fiction book club books may differ in certain respects from publishers editions. Clarke and robert heinlein are informally known as the big three the best known members of the group of authors who brought science fiction into a golden age in the middle years of the twentieth century. Download free science fiction ebooks genial ebooks. Rendezvous with rama rama, book 1 by arthur c clarke book cover, description, publication. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 20, 2017. Rendezvous with rama by clarke, first edition abebooks.
The science fiction book club is one of the bestknown resources for science fiction and fantasy books. Clarke rendezvous with rama science fiction classic pb ballantine. Nb from january 1979 on the details of books and dates have been crosschecked with the relevant issues of science fiction book club news. Book in very good condition with very good first issue dust jacket with minor wear to edges, housed in mylar cover. Popsugar 2020 books about or by women in stem, romance novels with stem heroines, best steam childrens books, women in science, controver. Every statusquocaste society in history has left open two roads to rise above your caste. The giant apparently lifeless ship, dubbed rama, is a world unto itself, containing features the humans can only speculate about. Save over 40% all preorders are available at the membership price or one member credit, and because they are shipped separately, preorders are not eligible for feature selection bundle prices.
Rendezvous with rama by arthur clarke, first edition. Rather, it is pulp fiction with some superficial scifi tidbits sprinkled in. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. Heres our guide to the best spooky scifi books in the game. Octavia books science fiction book club rendezvous with. The thing named rama is not a person or even a planet.
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Complaints about a lack of excitement in the books any particular book group chooses are common. The history book club is the largest history and nonfiction group on goodreads and these are some of our focus areas. Great science fiction and fantasy books straight to your door every month. This book follows the eponymous goddess as she makes a choice between the world of the gods or the world of men. The rama series is a collection of science fiction novels by the award winning author arthur c clarke and began with the accliamed novel rendezvous with rama which involved a fiftykilometrelong cylindrical alien starship entering earths orbit. Science fiction and fantasy book club recommendations for 2018 circe by madeline miller. Science fiction book club will fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing science fiction book club to disclose the identity of anyone posting such information or materials.
Hodderscape science fiction, fantasy and horror books. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Some of these are the best book club books from my own book clubs over the years and others are ones i wish my book club had read. If you collect books by authors that were active in the 1950s and 60s, you will inevitably encounter editions that were issued by the science fiction book club sfbc. In april 1985 arrow books launched a new series of books under their hamlyn paperbacks imprint. A huge, mysterious, cylindrical object appears in space, swooping in toward the sun. Venture science fiction, or as it was better known, venture sf was hailed by arrow books as a new publishing imprint to bring you the very best in adventure sf. Victor gollancz, london 1973 first uk edition first printing. This list of book club books has non fiction, chicklit, young adult and middle grade titles, history books and parenting books. When this list was originally created it was expected to have both fantasy and science fiction. Publications not in a publication series for publisher. The science fiction book club london, united kingdom. Her critically acclaimed science fiction stories have been published in numerous venues, most.
Each month subscribers will receive a new fiction novel choose between ya or adult genres, 3. Rendezvous with rama special book club edition arthur c. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Best science fiction best science fiction of the 21st century best science fiction of the 20th century. Arthur c clarke rendezvous with rama sellersupplied images. Rendezvous with rama by arthur c clarke 1974 uk hardcover. Rama, a second craft arrived, destined to become home for a group of human. However there are pretty good fantasy specific lists that should be used instead. Readers union science fiction book club sfbc, newton abbot, uk, 1974. Any apparent discrepancies are real and not transcription errors. Science fiction, fantasy and horror novels of 2015. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions.
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