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Hey! I'm also looking for books by Arthur C. Clarke--The Rama Series in particular.
Carl Sagan books anyone knows?
Do write to me.
Reshma.
Carl Sagan books anyone knows?
Do write to me.
Reshma.
Reshma said:Hey! I'm also looking for books by Arthur C. Clarke--The Rama Series in particular.
Carl Sagan books anyone knows?
Do write to me.
Reshma.
mee said:Dragons of Eden and Pale Blue Dot are some good books by Carl Sagan.
agree...Phobos said:agree...
also
Demon-Haunted World & Contact
Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist. He is best known for his novel "2001: A Space Odyssey" and for co-writing the screenplay for the film adaptation with Stanley Kubrick. He was also a co-inventor of the concept of geostationary satellites.
In addition to "2001: A Space Odyssey," Clarke wrote many other popular science fiction novels, including "Childhood's End," "Rendezvous with Rama," and "The City and the Stars." He also wrote several short stories, essays, and non-fiction books on space exploration and technology.
Carl Sagan was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, and cosmologist who made significant contributions to the study of planetary science and the search for extraterrestrial life. He also popularized science through his books, television series, and lectures, making complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public.
Some of Carl Sagan's most famous quotes include "The universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space," and "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself." He also popularized the phrase "billions and billions" to describe the vastness of the universe.
Arthur C. Clarke and Carl Sagan were close friends and colleagues who shared a passion for exploring the mysteries of the universe. They collaborated on various projects, including the book "The Sentinel," which later inspired the film "2001: A Space Odyssey." Their work also influenced each other, with Clarke incorporating scientific concepts from Sagan's research into his novels, and Sagan drawing inspiration from Clarke's visionary ideas.