The Space Trilogy: "Islands in the Sky", "Earthlight", "The Sands of Mars"
SALES POINTS Arthur C. Clarke is the bestselling and most famous living writer of science fiction in the world Backlist continues to sell steadily These three novels have been too long out of print 'Rereading Sands as I wrote my book brought back the sense of wonder and adventure that it inspired in my childhood.  I found it astounding how fresh and relevant the story remains.' Donna Shirley, manager of the Mars Exploration Program 2001 is, of course, Arthur C. Clarke's year!