Ark

Ark

by StephenBaxter (Author)

Synopsis

As the waters rose in FLOOD, high in the Colorado mountains the US government was building an ark. Not an ark to ride the waves but an ark that would take a select few thousand people out into space to start a new future for mankind. Sent out into deep space on a journey lasting centuries, generations of crew members carry the hope of a new beginning on a new, incredibly distant, planet. But as the ages pass knowledge and purpose is lost and division and madness grows. And back on earth life, and man, find a new way. This is the epic sequel to the acclaimed FLOOD; a stirring tale of what mankind will do to survive and the perfect introduction for new readers to one of SFs greatest tropes; the generation ship. Written by one of the most significant SF writers of the last 30 years, a man considered to be the heir of Arthur C. Clarke as a writer with a unique ability to popularize science and science fiction for the largest possible audience FLOOD and ARK together form a landmark in modern SF.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 416
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 20 Aug 2009

ISBN 10: 0575080574
ISBN 13: 9780575080577
Book Overview: FLOOD sold 6,000 copies in trade in its first week of publication Earned excellent reviews Baxter was interviewed on Radio 4 on publication Baxter is acknowledged as the natural heir to Arthur C. Clarke An author uniquely skilled in dramatising massive events and the ideas and science that effect us all Baxter is translated into more than 20 languages An international award winner (USA, Germany and Japan) Deals with concerns that are more current than ever as we contemplate our impact on earth

Author Bio
Stephen Baxter is the pre-eminent SF writer of his generation. Published around the world he has also won major awards in the UK, US, Germany, and Japan. Born in 1957 he has degrees from Cambridge and Southampton. He lives in Northumberland with his wife.