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THE FOUNTAINS OF PARADISE.

Clarke, Arthur C.

London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1979. Octavo, boards. First edition. "On an island in the Indian Ocean a twenty second -century engineer builds a colossal 'space elevator' which will connect with a station in geosynchronous orbit. A blend of old-fashioned Brunel-style technological heroics with Sri Lankan myth, effectively done in Clarke's best style." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), pp. 143-4. Winner of the 1979 Nebula and 1980 Hugo awards for best novel. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-250]. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (28652). Item #28652

Price: $450.00