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The Fountains of Paradise

By: Arthur C. Clarke
Narrated by: Mike Grady
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In the 22nd century visionary scientist Vannevar Morgan conceives the most grandiose engineering project of all time, and one which will revolutionise the future of humankind in space: a Space Elevator, 36,000 kilometres high, anchored to an equatorial island in the Indian Ocean.

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the book is great. the performance is tops. hight recommend this one. I read it after the Rama series and it was satisfying.

beautiful story wonderfully written.

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Arthur C Clarke leaps into the near future and spins the freshest tale of a space elevator with a charm and a knack for predicting engineering problems that will leave you in awe that this book is over 50 years old. Brilliant narration by Mike Grady, an excellent fit for Sir Clarke's books

Incredible foresight and engaging story

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This is another gem of well thought out science fiction, well presented in the careful prepared words of an insightful author..
I loved it. It provokes thought...

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