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The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city--intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a golden age began. But at what cost? With the advent of peace, man ceases to strive for creative greatness, and a malaise settles over the human race. To those who resist, it becomes evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. As civilization approaches the crossroads, will the Overlords spell the end for humankind . . . or the beginning? Review "A FIRST-RATE TOUR DE FORCE." --The New York Times "A FRIGHTENINGLY LOGICAL, BELIEVABLE, AND GRIMLY PROPHETIC TALE . . . CLARKE IS A MASTER." --Los Angeles Times From the Publisher CHILDHOOD'S END and 3001: FINAL ODYSSEY A couple of years ago, at the national television syndication convention, I was chatting with Stan Lee (of Marvel Comics). He was asking me what was up at Del Rey, and I mentioned 3001: FINAL ODYSSEY, as well as the new mass market edition we'd just done of CHILDHOOD'S END. Stan stated enthusiastically that, if there was one thing he most wanted to do in this world, it

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Author

Arthur C. Clarke; [with a new introduction by the author]

Publisher

Del Rey Impact; Ballantine Publishing Group

Published

1953

Language

EN

ISBN

9781101967034

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction

Rating

4.09 / 5 (733 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14