CHILDHOOD'S END – ARTHUR C. CLARKE

2001 DEL REY TRADE PAPERBACK

A landmark science fiction classic from legendary author Arthur C. Clarke, celebrated for 2001: A Space Odyssey and Rendezvous with Rama.

This Del Rey trade paperback features striking purple and orange retro-style artwork, along with an introduction by Arthur C. Clarke.

BOOK DETAILS

Title: Childhood's End

Author: Arthur C. Clarke

Publisher: Del Rey Books

Publishing Group: Random House

Edition: Del Rey Trade Paperback

Edition First Published: July 2001

Original Publication: 1953

Format: Trade Paperback / Softcover

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0345444051

ISBN-13: 9780345444059

Pages: 256

Cover Art & Design: David Stevenson

Book Design: Ann Gold

Country of Manufacture: USA

Genre: Classic Science Fiction

Themes: Alien Invasion, First Contact, Utopia, Human Evolution, Extraterrestrial Civilisations

ABOUT THE STORY

Mysterious alien spacecraft appear above Earth's major cities, heralding the arrival of the seemingly benevolent Overlords.

Their advanced civilisation promises humanity peace, prosperity and an end to war.

But as Earth's golden age unfolds, unsettling questions emerge about the Overlords' true intentions and the ultimate destiny of humankind.

COLLECTOR & READER APPEAL

• Classic Golden Age science fiction

• Influential Arthur C. Clarke novel

• 2001 Del Rey trade paperback edition

• Introduction by the author

• Distinctive retro-futuristic cover artwork

• Popular first-contact and alien civilisation story

• Excellent addition to a classic sci-fi library

• Ideal for fans of Asimov, Heinlein and Clarke

An essential addition to any vintage-style science fiction book collection.

Actual book photographed.

Carefully packed for postage.