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The Collected Stories Of Arthur C. Clarke (GOLLANCZ S.F.) Paperback – 11 Oct. 2001

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The definitive collection of short stories from the century's greatest science fiction writer

All of Arthur C. Clarke's short stories collected in one volume, beginning with TRAVEL BY WIRE - Clarke's first ever published short story.

A volume which showcases his range and variety, each story a classic example of the unique mixture of speculation and fiction which has made Clarke a household name.

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The definitive collection of short stories from the century's greatest science fiction writer.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gollancz
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 11 Oct. 2001
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ New Ed
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 976 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1857983238
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1857983234
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 754 g
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 6.2 x 19.8 cm
  • Customer reviews:
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SIR ARTHUR C. CLARKE (1917-2008) wrote the novel and co-authored the screenplay for 2001: A Space Odyssey. He has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, and he is the only science-fiction writer to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. His fiction and nonfiction have sold more than one hundred million copies in print worldwide.

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Customers find this collection of Arthur C. Clarke's stories to be a fantastic read, with compelling storytelling that feels timeless. The book receives praise for its writing quality, with one customer noting Clarke's world-class prose, and customers appreciate its value for money. They consider it an absolute must-have for sci-fi enthusiasts, with one review highlighting how it provides a great insight into the evolution of Clarke's style.

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36 customers mention ‘Story quality’33 positive3 negative

Customers praise the quality of the stories in this collection, finding them compelling and timeless, with one customer noting that the sci-fi ideas themselves are classic Clarke.

"...And of course, the sci-fi ideas themselves are classic Clarke. If you like classic sci-fi, the you'll love these stories...." Read more

"...Some stories are stronger than others, but if you don't like the one you're currently reading, you can skip on to the next...." Read more

"Fantastic stories from the Master!" Read more

"...Some of the stories are quite good, and it's worth the read as there are some not accessible anywhere else." Read more

34 customers mention ‘Readability’34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one mentioning it provides 800 pages of sheer enjoyment, while another notes it's ideal for vintage science fiction fans.

"...add edits later when I am finished, but already, its one of my favourite books...." Read more

"...It's worth the journey." Read more

"...He imagined the future before it happened and this is an essential read." Read more

"...Some of the stories are quite good, and it's worth the read as there are some not accessible anywhere else." Read more

15 customers mention ‘Thought provoking’15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking, with one customer noting it provides many visions of the future, while another mentions it offers a great insight into Clarke's evolving style.

"All Clarke's shorter works, in one place! This includes the sublime ,"Meeting with Medusa", about the best novella/novelett ever written by anyone...." Read more

"...may be described by one or more of the following words; Inventive, intelligent, funny, silly (especially Tales From The White Heart), thoughtful,..." Read more

"...They are in chronological order of writing so its interesting to note the themes of some stories as they correspond with the appearance of new..." Read more

"I was underwhelmed, too many stories that had not aged well. Interesting, no doubt if you’ve read everything else he has produced...." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Book collection’11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book collection, describing it as a great selection, with one customer noting it provides a useful addition to their library.

"...Now there's this magnificent audiobook collection of his short works - all 117 of them!..." Read more

"Presently half way through reading this, excellent collection...." Read more

"An excellent anthology,both thought provoking and relaxing.An ideal choice for kindle readings...." Read more

"good collection of the texts of a master wordsmith...should be on every sf fan's shelf..." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Writing quality’10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it very readable, with one customer noting it's the best novella/novelett ever written by anyone.

"...Not perhaps the most literature-gifted writer, Clarke's writing is plain and simple, but he's a realist rather than a pompous optimist." Read more

"...His writing remains absolutely world-class after all these years and hasn't aged a day...." Read more

"...only made it about 50% through I have been astounded by the foresight of a writer whose stories seem timeless...." Read more

"Quick and easy reading" Read more

7 customers mention ‘Value for money’7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be good value for money.

"Well worth the money and contains some stories that will probably stay in my mind for a very long time...." Read more

"...Kindle version goes on for ever but is well worth it. Great book." Read more

"A good collection of Clarke stories and very well priced." Read more

"Wonderful collection at a very good price." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Author’6 positive0 negative

Customers love the author's works, with one customer noting it's an interesting selection of his earlier pieces, while another describes him as a great thinker and writer.

"Love his works...." Read more

"...here and there, but you are following the development of a great thinker and writer. Highly recommended." Read more

"...to many years ago when I first enjoyed Clarke's science fiction ....brilliant ( if nostalgic .......)" Read more

"If you are a Clarke fan, this is an interesting selection of his earlier works...." Read more

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  • Publicus_Namus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Its a journey, a wondrous journey.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 August 2013
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    I read the Odessy series by Arthur C Clarke when I was in high school, and he was instantly my favourite author. After reading many of his novels, and a few short stories, I thought I would just go ahead and get the full collection. I am only about 20% of the way through right now and I will add edits later when I am finished, but already, its one of my favourite books.

    All the stories take you on a small journey based off of one core idea that you figure out as the story progresses. That is one of the best aspects of these stories - you get your "pay off" pretty soon. However, the characters you encounter are well fleshed out, even though there is not much development simply because of the stories being short. But still, ACC somehow manages to convey the core characters and that makes you invested in them, and thus the pay offs of the stories are genuine. And of course, the sci-fi ideas themselves are classic Clarke. If you like classic sci-fi, the you'll love these stories. They imbue in you the sense of wonder that Clarke is so good at conveying, even in the occasional dystpoic stories.

    My favourite stories until now are "Retreat from Earth", "Hide and Seek" and "Rescue Party". Its a perfect book to take with you while travelling, or read on your way to work or simply before going to bed at night.
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  • F. M. Havicon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Real science in sci-fi, still relevant today
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2023
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    All Clarke's shorter works, in one place! This includes the sublime ,"Meeting with Medusa", about the best novella/novelett ever written by anyone. The rest of the titles are shorts dating back to the 1930s, but don't let this put you off, you'll need to hunt far and wide to find better real science in science fiction. Notions still in use in Sci-Fi today first started life in these stories, as you will see ("the lion of comarre"...no spoilers if you havent read it, but 75 years after it was written is has huge impact today). Not perhaps the most literature-gifted writer, Clarke's writing is plain and simple, but he's a realist rather than a pompous optimist.
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  • Suzi Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars "The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible"
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 April 2016
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    It's the collected short story works of Arthur C. Clarke, the big man himself. The mind behind 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Sentinel and Rendezvous With Rama. One of the Big Three of 20th Century science fiction. He needs no more introduction than that. This almost-1000 page behemoth of over 100 stories is not so much a book as an investment.

    His writing remains absolutely world-class after all these years and hasn't aged a day. Some stories are stronger than others, but if you don't like the one you're currently reading, you can skip on to the next. I'll admit a personal bias because Clarke's short stories were my obsession throughout my teenage years (along with cheap black eyeliner and the boy who sat beside me in History) but even now as an adult I remember the giddiness of staying up all night to read ONE MORE STORY, not giving a damn that I had school in the morning. When this book dropped through my letterbox, my life screeched to a halt as I became 15 again, still amazed by his stories nearly ten years later.

    If you love sci-fi, you need this in your life. Hell, if you love books, you need this in your life. And then set aside a few weeks to delve into the rest of Clarke's bibliography. It's worth the journey.
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  • C. Scott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic stories and great value
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2025
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    Fantastic stories from the Master!
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  • Roland Waddilove
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic science fiction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 March 2024
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    Many of the early stories are from before anyone had been into space, never mind set foot on the moon or anywhere else. He got some things wrong, but many things right. He imagined the future before it happened and this is an essential read.
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  • MikePG
    3.0 out of 5 stars Some good, but some dated early work from a master.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2023
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    By modern standards this is not an easy read. There is wheat amongst the chaff, but there is certainly some chaff.
    As someone who grew up with the "big three"of SF's work back in the 70's it didn't really live up to the memory. Some of the stories are quite good, and it's worth the read as there are some not accessible anywhere else.
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  • JMaxfield
    4.0 out of 5 stars Contains very memorable stories (just avoid the White Hart & later stories from the 1960s onward)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2017
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    Well worth the money and contains some stories that will probably stay in my mind for a very long time. Some of my favourites are: Retreat from Earth (1938) The Forgotten Enemy (1949) Time's Arrow (1950) & The Nine Billion names of God (1953) and lastly my personnel favourite because it mixes crime & Sci-Fi together which is rare occurrence - All the Time in the World (1951). With over 100 stories in this book you are bound to find quite a few that do not appeal to you. The White Hart Pub stories were in the main very nervy and there are a lot of them - it also seemed apparent to me that the author from the 1960s onward put all his energies into his novels and therefore his short stories in the main suffered and perhaps that's why he didn't write many of them from this date. This book would have been 5 star rated had it not been for the tedious stories that I have mentioned above.
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  • Dimitar Dimitrov
    5.0 out of 5 stars Arthur Clarke Collected Short Stories
    Reviewed in Canada on 20 January 2025
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    The book is great! A must-have for all fans of science fiction and Arthur C. Clarke. It contains almost all of the writer's novels and short stories! I highly recommend it!
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  • Wandelnde Schielscheibe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clarke in all facettes
    Reviewed in Germany on 14 February 2024
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    The ultimate collection of his short stories. Must read for all Sci-Fi and Clarke fans. Including those that turned into novels, like 2001.
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  • Lucca Canizela De Camargo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
    Reviewed in Brazil on 22 May 2022
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    Spetacular stories!
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  • Mike, Japan
    5.0 out of 5 stars This will keep you immersed in good S.F for years…
    Reviewed in Japan on 12 March 2025
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    This will keep you immersed in good S.F for years…
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  • tamalesyatole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lo mejor y más completo (en historias cortas) que se puede encontrar de Clarke (en Inglés)
    Reviewed in Mexico on 17 November 2017
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    Al parecer contiene toda, TODA la ficción corta (osea, no novelas como 2001) en Inglés de Clarke (116 relatos) EXCEPTO "At the Mountains of Murkiness" y "When the Twerms Came".

    En muchos de los relatos se pueden ver los orígenes de sus novelas posteriores. Además, con ésta compilación se nota que le gustaba mucho el mar, que se enfocaba más en el lado humano/terrícola de la Ciencia Ficción (aunque sus extraterrestres, algo escasos en proporción, están muy bien escritos: no son sólo hombrecitos verdes), y que se preocupaba mucho por la supervivencia (o destrucción) de la especie humana contra catástrofes naturales (por lo general, (re)glaciación).

    Antes de muchos relatos hay comentarios del autor acerca del relato. Por lo general son acerca de cambios en los títulos por los editores, o su relación con otras de sus obras o novelas, pero recomiendo que éstos se lean después de leer el relato por el ocasional spoiler leve.

    100% recomendadísimo para quien no tenga nada de Clarke, lo quiera conocer más, y sepa leer Inglés.
    Si ya tienen algunas colecciones, depende de qué tantos relatos ya tengan. Pero aún así, es la forma más fácil de conseguir el resto de sus relatos.
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