Description
| Product ID: | 9780330514019 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Childhood's End |
| Authors: | Author: Arthur C. Clarke |
| Page Count: | 272 |
| Subjects: | Science fiction, Science fiction |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A reissue of an all-time science fiction classic, from the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey <p>Earth has become a Utopia, guided by a strange unseen people from outer space whose staggering powers have eradicated war, cruelty, poverty and racial inequality. When the 'Overlords' finally reveal themselves, their horrific form makes little impression.<br><br> Then comes the sign that the Overlords have been waiting for. A child begins to dream strangely - and develops remarkable powers. Soon this happens to every child - and the truth of the Overlords' mission is finally revealed to the human race. . .<br><br><b>A classic of the science fiction genre, <i>Childhood's End </i>is an intelligent, beautifully written exploration of what it means to be human from the inimitable Arthur C. Clarke. Now adapted as a three-part miniseries on <i>Sky</i>.</b></p> |
| Imprint Name: | Pan Books |
| Publisher Name: | Pan Macmillan |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2010-05-07 |
