Arthur C. Clarke “Childhood’s End” c.1953 vintage paperback
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Childhood’s End
This seminal science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke explores the arrival of the mysterious Overlords and their role in the ultimate transcendence of the human race. The work remains a pillar of the genre for its philosophical depth and its haunting depiction of humanity’s final evolutionary leap.
**Book Details**
**Author:** Arthur C. Clarke
**Publisher:** Ballantine Books (Ballantine Originals 33)
**Publication Date:** 1953
**Edition:** First Edition (Paperback Original)
**Format:** Mass Market Paperback
**Subject:** Science Fiction / Evolution / Extraterrestrial Life
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#### **Condition Report**
Overall Grade: Very Good minus
**Front Cover:** Shows light edge wear and minor rubbing to the hinges; colors remain vivid.
**Spine:** Light reading crease, mildly rolled, but solid, not cracked or weak.
**Back Cover:** Generally clean with mild shelf wear and a few faint scuff marks along the white border, 3 light, mildly color breaking creases at bottom outer corner.
**Pages:** First 1/2 of book, upper outer corners, pages have light diagonal crease. Internally, fairly bright.
**Binding:** Solid and tight, no loose, torn or folded pages.
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Additional information
| Weight | 8 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 × 5 × 1 in |
| Delivery Customization | Standard w- Tracking, Tracking + Insurance, Priority + Insurance, UPS 2nd Day Air |
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