The City and the Stars, 2012
The City and the Stars was Arthur C. Clarke’s first and seventh novel. It began its existence as Against the Fall of Night in 1948. But Clarke extensively rewrote and published it under the new title in 1956. I’ve broken one of my unwritten rules here by naming something after a book I haven’t read, but it was too good an opportunity to miss. What it means is I can’t recommend this book to anyone. Can anybody else?
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For the time being I’m naming my posts and photographs after Science Fiction novels.
As always thanks to John Pindar and Deanne who set this whole titling thing in motion. And to my collaborator and all-round cool dude, Richard over at CK Ponderings, who is naming his photographs after Pet Shop Boys songs.
The Future Is Papier Mâché 
I read a lot of Arthur C Clarke in my youf, but not this one. Sorry!
Yes, I read a fair few too. Oh well.
Not read the book, but great portrait! 🙂
Thanks, Richard! 🙂 I wonder if anyone here has?
I haven’t either:( Will have to add it to the summer reading list! Wonderful portrait.
Thank you so much, Deanne. In a flagrant case of copycatting, I will too.:)
Nice portrait. I haven’t read it either, though I have read some of his other books.
Thanks, Stevie. Don’t think we’re going to get a recommendation any time soon…
What an interesting face. Strange thing to say, I know, but it’s just too expressive to ignore.
Yes, I spotted him from across two lanes of traffic. He was having a cigarette break outside the library and the light was just right – I had to take his photograph.
I read both versions, plus the sequel to the first, “Beyond the Fall of Night”, co-authored with Gregory Benford. I enjoyed all three books, and I wold give them all a big Thumbs Up.
Hooray! Someone who has read the book – thanks very much for the recommendation, John! And thanks for reading the post.