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Tales from the Planet Earth compiles Arthur C. Clarke’s thought-provoking essays on the frontiers of space exploration and the possibilities of contact with ancient alien civilizations. The volume also examines the debunking of pseudoscience and offers a behind‑the‑scenes glimpse of Clarke’s encounter with filmmaker Stanley Kubrick in the making of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Clarke’s blend of scientific insight and narrative curiosity invites readers to reconsider humanity’s place among the stars.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Arthur C. Clarke
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