Contact by Carl Sagan - First Edition
Own a sci-fi classic by celebrated astrophysicist Carl Sagan. This first edition copy of one of his most famous works, “Contact,” is in good condition with a good dust jacket. The book has minor shelf ware, mostly bumping to the corners. The binding is tights and the pages are clean and intact. The dust jacket also shows signs of minor shelf ware.
This thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the intersection of science, faith, and humanity's place in the universe. The story follows Dr. Ellie Arroway, a dedicated astrophysicist who works at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). After years of scanning the cosmos for signals, she detects a powerful transmission from the star system Vega. This transmission contains a series of prime numbers and ultimately an enigmatic blueprint for a mysterious machine.
As the world reacts with a mix of skepticism and excitement, Ellie is chosen to lead a team to build and operate the machine, which is believed to facilitate contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence. Throughout the journey, the novel delves into themes of scientific inquiry, the nature of belief, and the ethical implications of communicating with other civilizations.
Ellie's determination to uncover the truth is met with challenges, both from within the scientific community and from the broader society, which is divided between disbelief and fervent belief. As she finally encounters the alien intelligence, the story culminates in profound revelations about existence, love, and the universe itself, inviting readers to ponder humanity's role in the grand tapestry of life.
Own a sci-fi classic by celebrated astrophysicist Carl Sagan. This first edition copy of one of his most famous works, “Contact,” is in good condition with a good dust jacket. The book has minor shelf ware, mostly bumping to the corners. The binding is tights and the pages are clean and intact. The dust jacket also shows signs of minor shelf ware.
This thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the intersection of science, faith, and humanity's place in the universe. The story follows Dr. Ellie Arroway, a dedicated astrophysicist who works at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). After years of scanning the cosmos for signals, she detects a powerful transmission from the star system Vega. This transmission contains a series of prime numbers and ultimately an enigmatic blueprint for a mysterious machine.
As the world reacts with a mix of skepticism and excitement, Ellie is chosen to lead a team to build and operate the machine, which is believed to facilitate contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence. Throughout the journey, the novel delves into themes of scientific inquiry, the nature of belief, and the ethical implications of communicating with other civilizations.
Ellie's determination to uncover the truth is met with challenges, both from within the scientific community and from the broader society, which is divided between disbelief and fervent belief. As she finally encounters the alien intelligence, the story culminates in profound revelations about existence, love, and the universe itself, inviting readers to ponder humanity's role in the grand tapestry of life.
Own a sci-fi classic by celebrated astrophysicist Carl Sagan. This first edition copy of one of his most famous works, “Contact,” is in good condition with a good dust jacket. The book has minor shelf ware, mostly bumping to the corners. The binding is tights and the pages are clean and intact. The dust jacket also shows signs of minor shelf ware.
This thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the intersection of science, faith, and humanity's place in the universe. The story follows Dr. Ellie Arroway, a dedicated astrophysicist who works at the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). After years of scanning the cosmos for signals, she detects a powerful transmission from the star system Vega. This transmission contains a series of prime numbers and ultimately an enigmatic blueprint for a mysterious machine.
As the world reacts with a mix of skepticism and excitement, Ellie is chosen to lead a team to build and operate the machine, which is believed to facilitate contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence. Throughout the journey, the novel delves into themes of scientific inquiry, the nature of belief, and the ethical implications of communicating with other civilizations.
Ellie's determination to uncover the truth is met with challenges, both from within the scientific community and from the broader society, which is divided between disbelief and fervent belief. As she finally encounters the alien intelligence, the story culminates in profound revelations about existence, love, and the universe itself, inviting readers to ponder humanity's role in the grand tapestry of life.