Arthur C. Clarke has written over 80 books. Worth looking out for are:

• ChildhoodÆs End û the first of his explorations of the influence of a powerful alien force. ItÆs a bit dated now, but still worth reading.
• The City and the Stars û a lovely quest story with a real sense of wonder as a dying, high-tech city finds a new future.
• Rendezvous with Rama û an immense, apparently deserted alien ship proves a challenge for the people of earth. Almost a combination of science fiction and archaeology.
• The Fountains of Paradise û pre-echoes some of the technology in 3001 with a space elevator linking the earth and a geostationary platform.