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Rendezvous With Rama [Hardcover]

Arthur C. Clarke (Author)
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Publication Date: August 1973
In the year 2130, a mysterious and apparently untenanted alien spaceship, Rama, enters our solar system. The first product of an alien civilisation to be encountered by man, it reveals a world of technological marvels and an unparalleled artificial ecology.

But what is its purpose in 2131?

Who is inside it?

And why?

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An all-time science fiction classic, Rendezvous with Rama is also one of Clarke's best novels--it won the Campbell, Hugo, Jupiter, and Nebula Awards. A huge, mysterious, cylindrical object appears in space, swooping in toward the sun. The citizens of the solar system send a ship to investigate before the enigmatic craft, called Rama, disappears. The astronauts given the task of exploring the hollow cylindrical ship are able to decipher some, but definitely not all, of the extraterrestrial vehicle's puzzles. From the ubiquitous trilateral symmetry of its structures to its cylindrical sea and machine-island, Rama's secrets are strange evidence of an advanced civilization. But who, and where, are the Ramans, and what do they want with humans? Perhaps the answer lies with the busily working biots, or the sealed-off buildings, or the inaccessible "southern" half of the enormous cylinder. Rama's unsolved mysteries are tantalizing indeed. Rendezvous with Rama is fast moving, fascinating, and a must-read for science fiction fans. Clarke collaborated with Gentry Lee in writing several Rama sequels, beginning with Rama II. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Arthur C. Clarke is awesomely informed about physics and astronomy, and blessed with one of the most astounding imaginations ever encountered in print NEW YORK TIMES For many readers Arthur C. Clarke is the very personification of science fiction THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE FICTION Arthur C. Clarke is one of the truly prophetic figures of the space age ... The colossus of science fiction NEW YORKER Quite memorable and at times magical... We glimpse our own future in this technological artifact - a future as magical as it is mysterious BRIAN W. ALDISS --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A daring look into the possibility of alien contact. Oct 4 1997
By rgw97t@timon.acu.edu
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Perhaps you think that a sci-fi book about an alien contact without aliens might fail to intrigue. Perhaps you're nuts! In Rendezvous with Rama, Arthur C. Clarke charts humanity's response to the arrival of a mysterious alien artifact. All the elements of exploration, terror, and elation are bundled into a novel worthy of inclusion in the annals of great science fiction.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book July 31 2012
By Lazypete
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After reading the very first page I wanted more. That's a very good start, usually I have to tell me it will get better after one or two chapter. I loved the way the chapters are separated, only 3 to 5 pages long, very good book to read when you don't have much time. I liked that a lot. I hate having to close a book in between chapters. The only disappointment I had was the ending.. it's.. well anticlimactic. But overall a very good book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A classic of hard science fiction Feb 14 2011
By Andre Farant TOP 500 REVIEWER
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Written by Arthur C. Clarke, author of "2001: 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 science-fiction. It tells the tale of a ship and its crew tasked with docking with and exploring the interior of a mysterious alien vessel nick-named Rama. The story approaches such a momentous event from a variety of perspectives, including the political, scientific and philosophical. It mostly withstands the test of time and offers an interesting mystery that keeps the reader wondering.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Raman's Are Here. . .
Rendezvous with Rama is a great peice of work. One of Arthur's finiest. The plot line is about a huge cylinder ship heading for earth. Read more
Published on Oct 11 2006 by Mighty Sir Darren
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that proves why Arthur C. Clarke is still a Master!
This book, even today, is as fresh and fascinating as it was when it was first published several years ago. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by Eric
4.0 out of 5 stars Same ingredients as CHILDHOOD'S END, but better result
RENDEZVOUS WITH RAMA showcases a lot of things that must fascinate Arthur C. Clarke, or at least a lot of concepts that he likes revisiting in his fiction. Read more
Published on Jun 13 2004 by Andrew McCaffrey
4.0 out of 5 stars Arthur C. Clark at his best...
Although it has been almost two years since I read "Rendezvous With Rama," I clearly remember how the novel entertained and impressed me. I recall that Arthur C. Read more
Published on April 5 2004 by Niko
5.0 out of 5 stars When the science and the fiction are both strong...
We've all read scifi by brilliant minds with great technical ideas that somehow fell short in the storytelling department. Read more
Published on Mar 10 2004 by Magin
5.0 out of 5 stars Master Piece
Es una obra maestra de la ciencia ficción, que se continua de manera muy atractiva con otros 3 volumenes. Muy recomendable.
Published on Jan 2 2004 by zerjio
4.0 out of 5 stars very enjoyable book
Rating System:
1 star = abysmal; some books deserve to be forgotten
2 star = poor; a total waste of time
3 star = good; worth the effort
4 star = very good;... Read more
Published on Dec 27 2003 by Erik1988
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes your imagination soar!
I read this in my early teens, and it's been read many times since then. It's the best kind of science fiction - full of wonder and imagination. Read more
Published on Dec 13 2003 by tollick
5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic tale of humanity's 'first contact'
Author Arthur Charles Clarke is one of the most revered names in the history of science-fiction writing. Read more
Published on Dec 11 2003 by Patrick L. Randall
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute classic
This is one of the absolute best science fiction novels ever written, and probably the best of Clarke's various works. It is certainly my favourite. Read more
Published on Nov 25 2003 by Robert Holm
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