num_pages: 253
description: Alternative cover edition exists here.The enigmatic object christened Rama was detected while still outside the orbit of Jupiter, and a first radar contact at such a distance was unprecedented, indicating that Rama was of exceptional size. As it raced through the Solar System, it became apparent that Rama was a cylinder so geometrically perfect that it might have been turned on a gigantic lathe. Mankind was about to receive its first vistor from the stars.There are perpetual surprises, constant evocation of the sense of wonder, and occasions of the most breathless suspence - New York TimesQuite masterly - The TimesOne of the best novels Clarke has written... packed with suspense and mystery - Sunday TimesCover illustration: Steve Stone
language: English
title: Rendezvous with Rama
titlecomplete: Rendezvous with Rama (Rama, #1)
characters: Bill Norton
genres: Classics, Space, Fantasy, Aliens, Novels, Science Fiction Fantasy, Audiobook, Fiction, Science Fiction, Hugo Awards
ratings_count: 160711
series: Rama
awards: awardedAt: 126259200000
name: Hugo Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 94723200000
name: Nebula Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 126259200000
name: Locus Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 94723200000
name: British Science Fiction Association Award
category: Novel, awardedAt: 126259200000
name: Jupiter Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 126259200000
name: John W. Campbell Memorial Award
category: Best Science Fiction Novel, awardedAt: 315561600000
name: Seiun Award 星雲賞
category: Best Foreign Novel
publisher: Gollancz