Books

First printing of the stated first edition, with the correct letter code listed on the copyright page. A scarce, signed association copy from Arthur C. Clark to Robert Bloch (Psycho): Signed twice by Clarke, on the publisher's "Compliments of the Author" card: "Dear Bob - this / is the novel! / all the best / Arthur"; and signed on a bookplate laid in to the half-title page, "Arthur C Clarke / 1.1.85" Book in fine condition; in price-clipped dust jacket with minor shelf wear.

Imperial Earth is a science fiction novel by British writer Arthur C. Clarke, set mainly in the year 2276. The story follows Duncan Makenzie, a resident of Titan, the sixth moon of Saturn, as he travels to Earth to attend the 500th anniversary of the United States of America's independence. The novel explores themes such as identity, cloning, and technological advancement.