We have read other novels and short stories by clarke and people say that rama is a cornerstone of clarkes bibliography okay, wikipedia says, but you get it. Its universe is based on the scifi novel rendezvous with rama, which was written by clarke, but the plot. The sequel to rendezvous with rama by clarke, arthur c lee, gentry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 11, 2018 arthur c clarke rendezvous with rama audiobook duration. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Morgan freeman reveals his plans to film the genre piece rendezvous with rama skip navigation sign in. Clarke includes books rendezvous with rama, bright messengers. Clarkes classic science fiction novel rendezvous with rama. Arthur c clarke rendezvous with rama audiobook youtube. The movie is that its a good book, but not a very good movie.
Clarkes rendezvous with rama focuses on an apparent asteroid entering the solar system in the 2s. Gameplay for rendezvous with rama, dos pc game produced by. Rendezvous with rama arthur c clarke audiobook duration. It is set in the 22nd century when an alien ship known as the rama enters the solar system. Clarke author one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 20th and 21st century, arthur c.
Hi everyone, heres a pseudo movie trailer about the famous novel by arthur c. Rendezvous with rama didnt need sequels, but we got them anyway. Only superlatives will do for arthur clarke s dazzlingly polished, wonderfully original exploration of a gigantic alien space ship that passes briefly through the solar system on its way to an. Morgan freeman on producing rendezvous with rama youtube. Christened rama by its human discoverers, the worldlet seems dead at first but comes remarkably and hazardously to life as a crew of earthmen probe its mysteries. Two part dramatisation of the arthur c clarke novel. This is the mantra i keep hearing with a lot of the big three in scifi. Scientists realize that, rather than a lumpy piece of rock and metal, the object is a perfectly formed cylinder. Clarke 19172008, one of the most influential figures in twentiethcentury science fiction, wrote over fifty novels and cocreated the movie 2001. Not enough explosions, lifeordeath struggles or time travel for a modern mass audience. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rendezvous with rama. Clarke is often celebrated for his novels, but outside of 2001. Able to enter via an airlock on one end of the ship, the crew explores the huge world found inside, a world full of wonder and mystery. Arthur c clarke and isaac asimov, was legendary among genre fans.
Clarkes themed short story collections, such as, tales from the white hart instead of a few short stories, and added the rest of the rama series, but thats nitpicking. I read the book again recently, and i think the problem with rama. Clarke, rendezvous with rama, which i think i have better. Now, billed as the final installment in clarke and lees overextended, meandering space odyssey the garden of rama, 1991, etc. Clarke rendezvous with rama is a science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. Rama revealed 1993 is a science fiction novel by arthur c.
Rendezvous with ramaarthur c clarkes novel, dramatised by mike walker. In his 1973 science fiction novel rendezvous with rama, arthur c. Rendezvous with rama rwr is my first clarke book and i choose it. 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. Artist eric bruneton has created this striking 3d animation of rama. Publication date 20090301 topics bbc radio drama, radio sci fi language english. This has to be one of my books that i will hand to someone who doesnt. Clarke and codesigned by the author himself with gentry lee, rama casts you as a crew member of the exploration team sent to explore the mysterious alien object codenamed rama thats orbiting earth. Rama series 4 primary works 11 total works each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however the plot of each book relies heavily on the prior books in the series.
Set in the 2s, the story involves a 50by20kilometre 31 by 12 mi cylindrical alien starship that enters the solar system. Humans now inhabit the moon, mars, mercury, and the moons of jupiter, saturn, and neptune. Rendezvous with rama by arthur c clarke 1 spaceguard 2 intruder 3 rama and sita 4 rendezvous 5 first eva 6 committee 7 two wives 8 through the hub 9 reconnaissance 10 descent into darkness 11 men, women and monkeys. An indisputable sf classic that took home no fewer than five awards among them the hugo, nebula, campbell, and jupiter as the best novel of its year, rendezvous with rama is hard science fiction at its most fundamentally pure. Written at a time when clarke was still enjoying the rush of success from 2001. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers, who intercept the. Only superlatives will do for arthur clarkes dazzlingly polished, wonderfully original exploration of a gigantic alien space ship that passes briefly through the solar system on its way to an. Rendezvous with rama earned clarke both a hugo award and a nebula award. Nov 30, 2012 rendezvous with rama ebook written by arthur c. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rendezvous with rama. Rendezvous with ramaarthur c clarke s novel, dramatised by mike walker.
This story is told from the perspective of a group of human explorers, who intercept the ship in an attempt to unlock its mysteries. After an uncatalogued giant asteroid is discovered approaching earth, scientists soon realize that it is in reality an alien starship. This and songs of distant earth are my two all time favourite arthur c. Clarke novels but in truth i love them all, even the sequels to this penned. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Rama is a series of hard science fiction novels by english author arthur c. Books by clarke both fiction and nonfictionhave sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. Mar 05, 2012 rendezvous with rama ebook written by arthur c. It was written in 1973 but lives in the long shadow of 1968s 2001. Gentry lee is a science fiction author and chief engineer for the planetary flight systems directorate at the jet propulsion laboratory. Stranger in a strange land robert a heinlein audiobook part 1 duration. A new novel set in the rama universe, double full moon night, and several more.
Rendezvous with rama by arthur charles clarke alibris. Rendezvous with rama 2015 read online free book by. Clarke participated in film, television, radio and other media in a number. 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. A space odyssey among many, many others, rendezvous with rama is considered by many one of his finest works and a contemporary classic in the genre of hard sciencefiction. As captain of the ship, your task is to dock with and explore rama, a huge alien vessel complete with large cities and strange mechanical inhabitants. Set in the 2s, the story involves a 50kilometre 31 mile cylindrical alien starship that enters the solar system. Astronauts explore an alien spacecraft hurtling toward the sun in this hugo and nebula awardwinning novela stonecold. Apr 15, 20 morgan freeman reveals his plans to film the genre piece rendezvous with rama skip navigation sign in. A space odyssey and a couple of twilight zone credits, hes rarely seen in other mediums. Only superlatives will do for arthur clarkes dazzlingly polished, wonderfully original exploration of a gigantic alien space ship that passes briefly through the solar system on its way to an unimaginable destination. See the complete rama series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Clarke s classic science fiction novel rendezvous with rama. Abrams was done with it, thered be big shootouts with the ramans, a heck of a lot more lens flare, and the plot would have the humans trying to save the. Clarke and moved on to the ayn rand a book i remember far better than rendezvous with rama. After the war he won a bsc in physics and mathematics with first class honours from kings college, london. Rendezvous with rama a bbc radio scifi drama youtube. Suddenly, from the depths of deep space, comes an artifact called rama. Set in the 22nd century, the story involves a fiftykilometerlong cylindrical alien starship that enters earths solar system. At first, only a few things are known about the celestial object that astronomers dub rama. A space odyssey and rendezvous with rama, clarke returned in 1976 with imperial earth. During the second world war he served as an raf radar instructor, rising to the rank of flightlieutenant. Only superlatives will do for arthur clarke s dazzlingly polished, wonderfully original exploration of a gigantic alien space ship that passes briefly through the solar system on its way to an unimaginable destination.
Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. Read about rendezvous with rama arthur c clarke audiobook full by rendezvous with rama and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Rendezvous with rama is a disappointing game based on arthur c. The closest available ship rushes to rendezvous so as to have a quick study before it gets too close to the sun. It was written in 1973 but lives in the long shadow of. Arthur c clarke rendezvous with rama audiobook duration. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Scientists realize that, rather than a lumpy piece of rock and metal, the object is. Rendezvous with rama is a science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. Clarke is the author of over 100 novels, novellas, and short story.
First published in 1972, rendezvous with rama is set in the 22nd century, and the story involves a cylindrical thirtymilelong alien starship that passes through earths solar system. Clarke, gentry lee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This story is told from the perspective of a group of human explorers, who. Rendezvous with rama is about exploration and discovery, and the way in which, even if solid answers are not always found, such discoveries change the course of our history forever. A great adaptation of classic scifi series by arthur c. The documentary fired me up, so i stayed awake long enough to finish arthur c. The closest available ship rushes to rendezvous so as to have. And it is hurtling through the solar system at an inconceivable speed. Childhoods end a fall of moondust rendezvous with rama by arthur c. It is the last in a fourbook series of clarkes rendezvous with rama by these authors, and as the title suggests reveals the mysteries behind the enigmatic rama spacecraft. So lets turn to one of the greats of the genre, arthur c.
Books by clarkeboth fiction and nonfictionhave sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. Clarkes awardwinning novel rendezvous with rama 1972 was optioned for. Rendezvous with rama 2015 read online free book by arthur c. It is the last in a fourbook series of clarke s rendezvous with rama by these authors, and as the title suggests reveals the mysteries behind the enigmatic rama spacecraft. Buy rendezvous with rama by arthur charles clarke online at alibris. Unpretentious, unsentimental, and gracefully direct and readable with a natural grasp of the wonder and majesty of our universe, this novel achieves greatness. Clarke talks a space odyssey and artificial intelligence, 1968. Rendezvous with rama arthur c clarke audiobook youtube. Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time and was an international treasure in many other ways, including the fact that an article by him in 1945 led to the invention of satellite technology. Rendezvous with rama arthur c clarke audiobook full. Clarke provides a vivid description of a rotating cylindrical spaceship that is about 50% larger than the classic 20mile long oneill cylinder. Clarke available here no one reads arthur clarke for his characters. A group of humans are then able to intercept the ship and unlock its mysteries. Rendezvous with rama gameplay pc game, 1984 youtube.
The book picks up the story immediately after the end of the garden of rama. The rama series began in 1972 with rendezvous with rama. When the mysterious space object known as rama appears in the solar system, the. Clarke on several sequels to rendezvous with rama, as well as wit. A space odyssey, this novel carries a similar, though markedly less metaphysical, sense. Rendezvous with rama by arthur c clarke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
421 38 1319 1395 304 418 1469 1513 55 599 1118 742 1189 501 426 980 833 900 1283 1540 11 237 1603 1206 143 359 1512 174 1289 599 475 490 610 376 310 1355