Arthur C. Clarke, renowned author of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Childhood's End, and The City and the Stars, presents a definitive collection of his shorter works in this expansive volume. Known as one of the defining voices in science fiction, Clarke's stories span from early works like "Rescue Party" and "The Lion of Comarre," to classics such as "The Star," "Earthlight," "The Nine Billion Names of God," and "The Sentinel," which inspired the novel and film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

This collection encapsulates an illustrious career in science fiction, showcasing Clarke's visionary imagination and his passion for storytelling and science. From "A Meeting with Medusa" to "The Hammer of God," these stories reflect the breadth and depth of Clarke's contribution to the genre.

Koleksi Sajak 1942-1949

Selama ini kita tidak bisa menemukan sajak-sajak Chairil Anwar dalam satu buku. Sebagian kita temukan dalam Deru Campur Debu dan Kerikil Tajam dan Yang Terampas dan Yang Putus, sedangkan sebagian lagi kita jumpai dalam Tiga Menguak Takdir dan Chairil Anwar Pelopor Angkatan 45. Akan tetapi, sajak-sajak yang terdapat dalam pelbagai buku itu sekarang disatukan dalam Aku Ini Binatang Jalang.

Selain keseluruhan sajak-asli, dalam koleksi ini juga dimuat untuk pertama kalinya surat-surat Chairil - yang menggambarkan "keadaan jiwa"nya - kepada karibnya, H.B. Jassin.

The Betrothed unfolds in the picturesque landscape of Lombardy during the tumultuous Spanish occupation of the late 1620s. This compelling historical novel portrays the enduring passion of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, whose dreams of marriage are thwarted by the petty tyrant, Don Rodrigo, who covets Lucia for himself.

Forced to flee, the lovers are cruelly separated and face numerous perils including plague, famine, and imprisonment. They encounter a variety of intriguing characters: the mysterious Nun of Monza, the fiery Father Cristoforo, and the sinister "Unnamed". Their journey is a vivid exploration of love, power, and faith against the backdrop of seventeenth-century Italian life.

The Betrothed is celebrated as one of the greatest European historical novels, offering a whirling panorama of society and a profound reflection on human resilience and hope amidst adversity.