Extremely cool Moonie! If you said this on Sat. I would have bought Rama instead of Brokedown Palace. You know, I've read at least 6 books of his but never Rama. Looking forward to joining you.
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| Author: | Moonwatcher [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Celebrating Clarke |
Greetings, fellow Hangarites and earthlings: In honor of Arthur C. Clarke, who passed away recently, I will be devoting myself to a re-read of Clarke's "Rama" and "Odyssey" novels. I also intend to "dissect" Rendezvous With Rama as I go along, and possibly 2001: A Space Odyssey as well. As both are relatively short works, it shouldn't be too onerous a task I've set for myself. It helps that I seriously love these books. While Rama's status as a classic sf novel is perhaps justification enough for in-depth discussion, I also wish to dissect the novel as a way of "preparing" for the arrival of the movie adaptation - should it ever get made. 2001: A Space Odyssey, on the other hand, came into being as both a novel and a movie at roughly the same time. The movie was, of course, a very influential piece of cinema, and perhaps continues to be. However, the novel is a worthy work in its own right. Everyone is, of course, welcome to post their thoughts and opinions on these books as I make my way through them. Also, feel free to post comments here, such as expressing doubt about my sanity in taking on this project, etc. I will be starting this "Clarke-fest" in June or thereabouts. I am not putting anyone under any obligation to contribute a "chapter read" themselves, as it would be unfair to thrust a sudden timetable on everyone out of the blue. I'll simply leave the door open for any fellow Clarke conscripts. Days of summer and sci fi, here we come... |
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| Author: | danlo [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
Extremely cool Moonie! If you said this on Sat. I would have bought Rama instead of Brokedown Palace. You know, I've read at least 6 books of his but never Rama. Looking forward to joining you.
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| Author: | Duchess of Malfi [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
Since I recently found my copies of 2001 and Rama, I would be very happy to contribute and comment.  Clarke was a man of amazing vision and ideas. 
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| Author: | Avatar [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
If I can pick up copies, I'll definitely take part. Truly one of the defining talents of the genre. --A |
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| Author: | danlo [ Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
I'm six chapters into Rendezvous and loving every minute of it! I simply cannot believe I've haven't read it before. |
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| Author: | Moonwatcher [ Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
Awesome, danlo! Glad you're enjoying the book. I've started jotting down notes. I might post some opening chapter comments this weekend. |
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| Author: | Duchess of Malfi [ Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
Oh, good. My four day weekend has just started so I should have plenty of time to read the first chapter or two and join in!
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| Author: | Brasidas [ Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
I just can't read Clarke because of that godawful monstrosity of a film that Kubrick (surely the single most overrated director fo all time) went and made. I just can't pick up any of his books without thinking 'well what if the film was faithful to the novel???' |
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| Author: | Moonwatcher [ Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
| Author: | Brasidas [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
He should be an author I like, I've heard a lot of good reviews of most of his novels, but that sodding film...maybe I can treat the read throughs as a kind of aversion therapy... |
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| Author: | Duchess of Malfi [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
| Author: | danlo [ Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
Come on read RwRama with us-it's got a great pace and short chapters the are really cool and they just explored . Off to 
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| Author: | Moonwatcher [ Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
Sorry if you guys were waiting for me to get started. The weather was great this weekend so I just had to get out. I was going to post entries for Chapters 1 and 2, but I thought it'd be better if I just threw Chapter 1 out there for now instead of delaying things any further. (Did I mention I like that RwR is a short book? This dissection ought to be painless. )
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| Author: | Duchess of Malfi [ Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
| Author: | Brasidas [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Celebrating Clarke |
Well ok, just got to get hold of a copy of RWR and I'll be right with you. |
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