by Arthur C. Clarke · Gollancz · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780575045903
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«The Fountains of Paradise» is the science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, published by Gollancz in paperback (256 pages, in English).
In the 22nd century, engineer Vannevar Morgan conceives a 36,000-kilometre-high space elevator, anchored to an equatorial island in the Indian Ocean. The project poses enormous technical, political and economic challenges, and clashes with the opposition of Buddhist monks whose monastery lies on the elevator's route.
Winner of the Hugo Award (1980) and the Nebula Award (1979); also nominated for the Locus Award for best science fiction novel in 1980.
For readers of science fiction and classics of the genre, with special interest in the work of Arthur C. Clarke.
Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was an English science fiction writer, science writer, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host.
