Arthur C. Clarke's Science Fiction Classics (All Three Volumes)

British science fiction writer, together with Asimov and Heinlein, known as the "Three Giants of World Science Fiction". He created more than 100 works in his lifetime, which have been translated into more than 40 languages. He has won many top science fiction awards such as the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award. His representative works include "Childhood's End", "2001: A Space Odyssey", "Meet Rama" (double award) and "Fountains of Paradise" (double award) and other masterpieces in the history of science fiction. In 1986, he received the Master Award, a lifetime achievement award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Most of Clark's works belong to "hard science fiction", with a grand vision, a solid scientific foundation, full of humanistic care, and full of exploration of the ultimate meaning of human civilization. As early as 1945, Clark proposed the idea of ​​using synchronous satellites to achieve global communications. Because of his great contribution, the International Astronomical Union named the synchronous satellite orbit above the equator the "Clarke orbit". Moonsea Shipwreck The Thirsty Sea on the moon is a dangerous and mysterious area. Although it is called a "sea", there is actually no water, only sand. While a group of tourists were visiting here, the moon, which had been dormant for millions of years, suddenly woke up. The "Xiling" cruise ship was submerged by a sea of ​​sand with unique properties, and the passengers were imprisoned. Time is running out, the moon is perilous, unexpected troubles come one after another, and the rescue operation is full of difficulties. What will humans do in trouble? How will humanity behave? How will humans respond to the challenges of a dangerous environment? Clark adheres to his usual rigorous and technical style, describing a thrilling rescue operation. City and Stars Of all the cities built by man, none can compare with Diasba. According to legend, humans once had the power to rule the stars. It was powerful invaders who drove humans back to their last refuge, Diasba. For eons, protected by an impenetrable dome, Diasba has isolated itself from the outside world and remains almost unchanged. However, in this eternal city, an "odd number" was born, and he was Alvin. As if with an innate mission, Alvin will break through the obsolescence and isolation of Diasba, and uncover the secrets of humans and stars that have been drowned by time and lies... Fountain of Paradise Two thousand years ago, a bloody palace coup took place in Taprobane, an island country near the equator, and the tyrant Kalidasa came to power. He was not satisfied with the joys of the world. He wanted to build a kingdom of heaven on the top of the mountain and challenge the gods, so the "Fountain of Heaven" was born. Two thousand years later, kings and empires have long since turned into dust, and mankind has entered the space age. In order to enter space conveniently and quickly, engineer Morgan chose to build a space elevator at the old site of the "Fountain of Heaven", continuing the unfinished ambition of his predecessors. In order to achieve his goal, he did not hesitate to face challenges from secular public opinion, religious monks and endless technical difficulties. Will the "Fountain of Paradise" finally be built? This is a great hymn to praise the human spirit, which is a precious spiritual wealth of the "Golden Age of Science Fiction".