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Holiday on the Moon
"Holiday on the Moon" was first published in the January-April 1951 issues of Heiress.
Narrated by: Ralph Lister
Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
©2000 Arthur C. Clarke (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
Narrated by: Ralph Lister
Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
©2000 Arthur C. Clarke (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
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Published August 16, 2016
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Arthur C. Clarke
1,663 books11.9k followersStories, works of noted British writer, scientist, and underwater explorer Sir Arthur Charles Clarke, include
2001: A Space Odyssey
(1968).
This most important and influential figure in 20th century fiction spent the first half of his life in England and served in World War II as a radar operator before migrating to Ceylon in 1956. He co-created his best known novel and movie with the assistance of Stanley Kubrick.
Clarke, a graduate of King's College, London, obtained first class honours in physics and mathematics. He served as past chairman of the interplanetary society and as a member of the academy of astronautics, the royal astronomical society, and many other organizations.
He authored more than fifty books and won his numerous awards: the Kalinga prize of 1961, the American association for the advancement Westinghouse prize, the Bradford Washburn award, and the John W. Campbell award for his novel Rendezvous with Rama. Clarke also won the nebula award of the fiction of America in 1972, 1974 and 1979, the Hugo award of the world fiction convention in 1974 and 1980. In 1986, he stood as grand master of the fiction of America. The queen knighted him as the commander of the British Empire in 1989.
This most important and influential figure in 20th century fiction spent the first half of his life in England and served in World War II as a radar operator before migrating to Ceylon in 1956. He co-created his best known novel and movie with the assistance of Stanley Kubrick.
Clarke, a graduate of King's College, London, obtained first class honours in physics and mathematics. He served as past chairman of the interplanetary society and as a member of the academy of astronautics, the royal astronomical society, and many other organizations.
He authored more than fifty books and won his numerous awards: the Kalinga prize of 1961, the American association for the advancement Westinghouse prize, the Bradford Washburn award, and the John W. Campbell award for his novel Rendezvous with Rama. Clarke also won the nebula award of the fiction of America in 1972, 1974 and 1979, the Hugo award of the world fiction convention in 1974 and 1980. In 1986, he stood as grand master of the fiction of America. The queen knighted him as the commander of the British Empire in 1989.
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November 18, 2018
Apparently when he released this story in a "woman's" magazine in the 1950s (over 60 years ago), he did so under a pseudonym as he was concerned for his reputation. I don't think he needed to worry as he is considered as one of the greatest SF writers of all time, certainly in my top 5.
This story is relatively simple and in some ways a little juvenile, but it is still told with panache and a knowledge of what people want to read (listen to).
He is an excellent storyteller and whilst this is maybe for a younger audience and it is a little dated it is still a well told and detailed story. I reckon I can see myself doing an A C Clarke challenge next year !!
This story is relatively simple and in some ways a little juvenile, but it is still told with panache and a knowledge of what people want to read (listen to).
He is an excellent storyteller and whilst this is maybe for a younger audience and it is a little dated it is still a well told and detailed story. I reckon I can see myself doing an A C Clarke challenge next year !!
January 30, 2021
A cosy adventure on the moon. Well done short story.
February 17, 2025
A fascinating and whimsical story about an lunar astronomer's family joining him on the moon while he observes a nearby solar Nova... and about the memories his daughter makes while there.
March 20, 2017
In a time, when galaxies were still referred to as universes, comes a short tale meant to get young women interested in science, or at least science fiction. It is almost pandering in it's writing style, but targeted to young women in the 50's and written for the equivalent of Teen Vogue with a bent towards careers for women, it can't be helped. Interesting note: the magazine folded 5 years after this publication.
October 26, 2016
Written for a ladies' magazine, Holiday on the Moon encourages young ladies to aspire to space exploration.
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