Islands in the Sky
by Clarke, Arthur C. (cover art by Robert A. Osborne)
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Kellerberrin, Western Australia, Australia
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Synopsis
Islands in the Sky is a science fiction novel written by Arthur C. Clarke, and published in 1952. It is one of his earliest and lesser known works. The book tells the story of Roy Malcolm, a young space enthusiast who wins a trip to the Inner Space Station by way of his knowledge of aviation on a game show. Once aboard, Roy learns the effects of zero-G with delight, and joins the mishaps and adventures of the young crew of the station.
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- Bookseller
- N & A Smiles (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 020442
- Title
- Islands in the Sky
- Author
- Clarke, Arthur C. (cover art by Robert A. Osborne)
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- London: Brown, Watson (Digit Books R802) 1964 First Digit Paperback Printing
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1964
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