Childhood's End (First edition)

1954, The first UK printing of Arthur C Clarke's classic science fiction novel

Author

Publisher

Printing Details

First UK edition, first printing. Hardback, bound in the original light blue cloth with gilt titling to spine.19.5 × 12.5cm, 253pp

Earth has become a Utopia, guided by a strange unseen people from outer space whose staggering powers have eradicated war, cruelty, poverty and racial inequality. When the 'Overlords' finally reveal themselves, their horrific form makes little impression. Then comes the sign that the Overlords have been waiting for. A child begins to dream strangely—and develops remarkable powers. Soon this happens to every child—and the truth of the Overlords' mission is finally revealed to the human race...

Condition

Good. There is fading to the spine, and dusting / tanning to the page edges but the main body of text is in good clean condition and with secure binding.

Select Shipping…United Kingdom +£3.80Europe +£10.50USA +£15.50Australia / New Zealand +£15.85Rest of the World +£15.00 

By clicking the Buy Now button you'll transfer the product information and shipping price in encrypted form over a secure connection to PayPal's server where you'll complete the transaction.