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SF Classics – The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke

Steph P. Bianchini

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The Fountains of Paradise (1979) is SF novel by Arthur C. Clarke. It discusses for the first time the possibility of space elevators linking Earth with geosynchronous satellites, in something that looks now on the verge of becoming a viable technology. Visionary and enticing as all Clarke’s novels, it is somehow an easier reading than others, and very enjoyable. Winners of Hugo and Nebula Awards.

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4 responses to “SF Classics – The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke”

  1. sjhigbee Avatar
    sjhigbee

    Oh yes! It is certainly one of my favourites:)

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      Steph P. Bianchini

      🙂

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  2. calmgrove Avatar
    calmgrove

    Must read this again sometime, though it’s been nearly three decades since I last did. All set in Taprobane, a stand-in of course for Sri Lanka — Clarke’s last residence — though here repositioned at the equator rather than to the north of it.

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  3. Steph Bianchini Avatar
    Steph Bianchini

    Yes, indeed – another interesting detail. 🙂

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