ARTHUR C. CLARKE
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Childhood's End

Publication: 1970, Pan, 5th printing

Cover art: W. F. Phillipps

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The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city—intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a golden age began.
But at what cost? With the advent of peace, man ceases to strive for creative greatness, and a malaise settles over the human race. To those who resist, it becomes evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. As civilization approaches the crossroads, will the Overlords spell the end for humankind... or the beginning?

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The Deep Range

Publication: "This edition published 1970 by Pan Books Ltd"

Cover art: W. F. Phillipps

Font size: small


It has taken a long time, but humankind has won its battle against the sea.
Now, professionals harvest plankton with which to feed the world, but like space, the sea has not yielded all its secrets, and men such as Franklin, the protagonist of this tale, will never rest until all its fathomless mysteries have been challenged.

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Condition (good)

Exterior: minor shelf wear & small corner creases
Interior: tanned lightly, minor marks; 'End' has a few page corners ripped off (margin only)
Binding: strong, 'End' cover just starting to pull away at the bottom

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