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The Promise of Space By Arthur C. Clarke

Harper, $8.95 Arthur C. Clarke’s book describes and documents the history, prospects and possibilities of space exploration and utilization from almost every conceivable aspect. He is a prolific author in this field; he has written at least seven nonfiction books and twelve works of fiction. He started on this career almost twenty years ago, which gives him many opportunities to say “I told you so” when cataloguing his feats of successful foresight.

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The Promise of Space By Arthur C. Clarke

Harper, $8.95 Arthur C. Clarke’s book describes and documents the history, prospects and possibilities of space exploration and utilization from almost every conceivable aspect. He is a prolific author in this field; he has written at least seven nonfiction books and twelve works of fiction. He started on this career almost twenty years ago, which gives him many opportunities to say “I told you so” when cataloguing his feats of successful foresight.