Rendezvous with Rama.

CLARKE, Arthur C.

Item Number: 119449

London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1973.

First British edition of this science fiction cornerstone. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “To John, with all good wishes, Arthur C. Clarke, Colorado, 24 January 1982.” The recipient, John Barkham, a book critic, reviewed thousands of books primarily on contemporary history and Africa over fifty years. His reviews appeared frequently in The New York Times Book Review, The New York World-Telegram, The New York Post and in syndication across the country. Near fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Brad Pennington.

Rendezvous with Rama is a science fiction novel by British writer Arthur C. Clarke first published in 1973. Set in the 2130s, the story involves a 50-kilometre (31 mi) cylindrical alien starship that enters the Solar System. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers who intercept the ship in an attempt to unlock its mysteries. The novel won both the Hugo and Nebula awards upon its release, and is regarded as one of the cornerstones in Clarke's bibliography.