Nov 10, 2011 the ghost from the grand banks by sir arthur c. Two separate expeditions are mounted, each using a fascinating nearfuture technology to raise half the shipfor it is in two gigantic pieces on the ocean floor. In the ghost from the grand banks, the titanic is raised 100 years after its. I had greater difficulty getting into the ghost from the grand banks than any other standalone arthur c. Clarkes passions deep sea exploration and future technology in a fastmoving tale of mystery and. The ghost from the grand banks feels like a novel that was written much than 1990, its very much like one of the authors earlier works and has the same relaxed, almost sedate pace and unhurried narrative. Free download or read online the case of the greendressed ghost pdf epub book. The ghost from the grand banks arthur charles clarke. In this nearfuture scifi novel by the author of 2001.
Clarke the ghost from the grand banks hcdj 1st ed free shipping. The ghost from the grand banks by clarke, arthur c. The remains of what was once the worlds greatest and most prestigious ocean liner lie four kilometres down on the grand banks of the atlantic ocean, an endless reminder of the fragility of technology in the face of the natural perils the planet can throw at man. The ghost from the grand banks summary the use of technology to further human evolution is a familiar theme in clarkes fiction. Clarke 1990, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Id never heard of this novel before finding it at the library, and i quickly found out why.
This is one of clarkes later novels, published in 1990 and the story revolves around the recovery of the titanic which is being. Clarke, 9780575101777, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy a cheap copy of the ghost from the grand banks and the. Apr 15, 2012 the novel, published in late 1990 as the ghost from the grand banks, was an oceanbased thriller set in the then near future. Sep 29, 2011 the real art in this book was in weaving those two ideas into a. The ghost from the grand banks is a 1990 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. Clarke book the ghost from the grand banks by arthur c. The deep range, the trigger, the ghost from the grand banks, richter io 1519. Its a rather selfindulgent outing by the master, spending more time demonstrating his erudition than furthering the rather thin plot, which involves raising the titanic. Two years before the centennial anniversary of the titanic s demise, two powerful corporations compete to recover the legendary vessel from the floor of the north atlantic. The first edition of the novel was published in march 2017, and was written by lucy banks. Clarkes first solo novel in years, the year is 2012, and a major attempt is made to raise the titanic for the 100th anniversary of its sinking. The ghost from the grand banks 9780553072228 by arthur c. Arthur clarke signed \ ghost from the grand banks \ book psadna comes fully certified with certificate of authenticity and tamperevident hologram.
A space odyssey, two companies competing to raise the titanic find mystery among the wreckage. There is no need to revisit her to be reminded of the most important lesson the titanic can teachthe dangers of overconfidence, of technological hubris. The book was published in multiple languages including, consists of 284 pages and is available in paperback format. Clarke and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The main characters of this mystery, fantasy story are. The ghost from the grand banks 9780553072228 bantam doubleday dell publishing group kcd0017479. The novel, published in late 1990 as the ghost from the grand banks, was an oceanbased thriller set in the then near future. It is therefore no surprise with such a personal passion that he returns with ghost to the mysterious world of the earths oceans. So youd also think the ghost from the grand banks, which is about something that has interested me for the past few years, would go down well. In the ghost from the grand banks, the titanic is raised 100 years after its sinking, but fatal obsessions rage and the ship may become a deathtrap again. Nov 01, 1990 this book has several good moments, a couple of great ones. Wikiproject novels scifi rated stubclass, midimportance this article is within the.
Showing 11 of 1 results sort by relevance sort by relevance. The title refers to the wreck of the titanic, and the novel is basically a rewrite of cliver cusslers raise the titanic. The story deals with two groups, both of whom are attempting. Pdf the case of the greendressed ghost book by lucy.
Two classic novels in one volume includes a new introduction written by the author. This book has several good moments, a couple of great ones. The story deals with two groups, both of whom are attempting to raise one of the halves of the wreck of titanic from the floor of the atlantic ocean in time for the sinkings centennial in 2012. Nov 11, 2011 the actual title, ghost from the grand banks was mentioned very briefly in an earlier clarke book, imperial earth, which mentions a recovered titanic placed on display in new york. A trade paperback edition of this book was published in 2001 by warner books. Prayers for everyday and notsoeveryday momentstimeless wisdom from the teachings of the hasidic master, rebbe nachman of breslov by arthur c. Read the ghost from the grand banks and the deep range. It is both a noel of the very near future and a provocative piece of speculation.
For operations and delivery updates due to covid19. The ghost from the grand banks by clarke, arthur charles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Chapter 7 is an editorial from the april 15, 2007 london times which urges that the titanic be left alone. I still cant make my mind up if that is a criticism or praise but i am leaning towards the latter. Clarke the ghost from the grand banks hcdj 1st ed free shipping arthur c. The ghost from the grand banks 1990 edition open library.
Clarke 9780575101777 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore we are open. There is a hidden agenda in ghost that has nothing to do with the titanic, or undersea exploration, or human nature. Buy the ghost from the grand banks by sir arthur c. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. But a hundred years on, the urge to raise the wreck is irresistable. Free tracked shipping within australia by arthur charles clarke. Clarkes passions deep sea exploration and future technology in a fastmoving tale of mysetry and adventure. Arthur clarke signed ghost from the grand banks book psadna.
In two years time it will be the centennial of the sinking of the titanic. The ghost from the grand banks and the deep range by arthur c. Clarke collection and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Arthur clarke signed ghost from the grand banks book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is one of the finest works from science fictions grand master. A fastmoving mystery adventure by one of the worlds greatest ever sf writers it is 2010. The ghost from the grand banks a novel of the race to raise the titanic by clarke, arthur c. Two of the worlds most powerful corporations race to raise the vessel but there are other powers at work, and chaos theory comes into play as plans progress and six preserved bodies are found. The use of technology to further human evolution is a familiar theme in clarkes fiction. On the face of it, this story is about an unsuccessful attempt to salvage the. Dust wrapper illustration by paul swendsen, author photo by charles adams seller biblioboy published 1990 condition fine in very good dust jacket edition first edition isbn 9780553072228 item price. The ghost from the grand banks by arthur c clarke abebooks.
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