Ebook {Epub PDF} Islands in the Sky by Arthur C. Clarke

Islands in the Sky is a science fiction novel written by Arthur C. Clarke, and published in It is one of his earliest and lesser known works. The book tells the story of Roy Malcolm, a young space enthusiast who wins a trip to the Inner Space Station by way of his knowledge of aviation on a game show. Arthur C. Clarke. 2, ratings reviews. The story of 'Islands in the Sky' centers around a young man, who, after brilliantly winning a space-related competition, requests a vacation on a space station as his prize. It is written with Arthur C. Clarke's obvious knowledge of science, but moves at a page turning rate througout the entire narrative/5(K). Arthur C Clarke's Islands in the Sky is an early 50's sci-fi tale from the Winston Science Fiction series. The target audience was teenagers with an interest in science and electronics and intended to provide some scientifically plausible storylines to counter much of pulp offerings of the time/5().

One of Arthur C. Clarke's earliest novels, Islands in the Sky is particularly noteworthy for its description of geostationary communications satellites. While this technology was nonexistent during the writing of this book, it later became commonplace--and Clarke is credited with the first practical descriptions of such technology. Buy a cheap copy of Islands in the Sky book by Arthur C. Clarke. Bestselling author Clarke provides a new introduction for this science fiction thriller. Free Shipping on all orders over $ Clarke, Arthur C. ISLANDS IN THE SKY. Philadelphia, Toronto: The John C. Winston Company, []. Octavo, cloth. First edition. As his prize for winning a TV quiz show in the second half of the twenty-first century, a young man is given the opportunity to visit an orbiting space station.

Islands in the Sky. Clarke, Arthur C. Published by New York: New American Library Signet Book # S 1st Printing, Seller: John McCormick, Mississauga, ON. Search for something. Ellipses icon. An illustration of text ellipses. Collapse sidebar. A circle with a left pointing chevron. Search icon. Search for something. Search inside. Download icon. Islands in the Sky by Clarke, Arthur C. and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at www.doorway.ru