A first edition, first impression of this award-winning science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, who authored the 2001: Space Odyssey series. Considered a classic of the genre, the book is set in the 2130s and has been rumoured to be the subject of a forthcoming movie adaptation. Hardback, published by Gollancz in 1973.  In very good condition. Original unclipped jacket, with minor creasing to extremities. Binding tight. Free from writing and inscriptions inside. Some spotting and tanning to contents and text block.