The Sands of Mars

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SKU: 9781473222366
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By Sir Arthur C. Clarke

Series: Golden Age Masterworks

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The Sands of Mars by Sir Arthur C. Clarke follows Martin Gibson, a celebrated science fiction writer, as he joins an expedition to Mars to write about the realities of space travel. Upon arrival, he learns of the challenges facing the colonists and discovers the scientific and personal intrigues of life on the Red Planet. The novel delves into themes of exploration, human ingenuity, and the potential for life beyond Earth.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by visionary tales of space exploration and human colonisation of other planets. This work weaves a compelling story of adventure on Mars, enriched with Clarke's keen scientific insight and imagination, making it a captivating read for fans of classic science fiction.

The Sands of Mars

A classic tale of pulp SF, from one of the greatest writers of the genre. Part of the new Golden Age Masterworks list!

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It is the twenty-first century. On Mars, a dedicated group of pioneers—among them some of Earth's finest brains—struggle to change the face of the planet.

The Sands of Mars follows science fiction writer Martin Gibson as he finally gets a chance to visit the research colony on the Red Planet. It is a dream come true—until he discovers the difficulties and perils of survival on another world, and the very real terror it holds.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473222366

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 240

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Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Golden Age Masterworks Sir Arthur C. Clarke

About the Author

Arthur C. Clarke was born in Minehead in 1917. During the Second World War he served as an RAF radar instructor, rising to the rank of Flight-Lieutenant. After the war he won a BSc in physics and mathematics with first class honours from King's College, London. One of the most respected of all science-fiction writers, he also won the KALINGA PRIZE, the AVIATION SPACE-WRITERS PRIZE,and the WESTINGHOUSE SCIENCE WRITING PRIZE. He also shared an OSCAR nomination with Stanley Kubrick for the screenplay of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, which was based on his story, 'The Sentinel'. He lived in Sri Lanka from 1956 until his death in 2008.To discover more about how the legacy of Sir Arthur is being honoured today, please visit http://www.clarkefoundation.org