{"product_id":"the-sentinel-1","title":"The Sentinel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best collection ever of Arthur C. Clarke's short fiction, including the stories on which 2001: A Space Odyssey and Childhood's End were based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sentinel is a magnificent retrospective showcase of Arthur C. Clarke's finest shorter fiction. Spanning four decades of writing, this book includes many gems of a genius at the height of his powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title piece is the story that inspired 2001. 'Guardian Angel' is a rarely anthologised work that gave birth to Childhood's End, and 'The Songs of Distant Earth' is the original version of Clarke's own favourite novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with other vaulting tales of imagination are fascinating introductions telling the history of each story from conception to completion. From one of the greatest science-fiction writers of all time. The Sentinel is one of those all-too-few collections that must be read, re-read, then treasured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arthur C Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804924563625,"sku":"9780586212042","price":7.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/9780586212042.jpg?v=1771030533","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/the-sentinel-1","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}