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A classic of science fiction, this book predicted and inspired the creation of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)-the organization dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial life. A tale of contact with alien life hailed by leaders of SETI organizations and today's leading... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Robert Macdonald: Add a description of this character.
- Johnson
- Jeremiah
- Mitchell
- Olsen
- John White
- Maria: Robert's wife.
- Bobby: Robert's son. Becomes director of the Project when his father passes away.
- Mr. Thomas
- Adams
- Robby
- Judith
- Bill
- Carl Sagan
- Mary
- Saunders
- Philip Morrison
- George
- Joe
- Drake
- Andrew White
- Cocconi
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
"Is there anybody there?"
Authors & Contributors edit
- James Gunn (Author)
Awards edit
- John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (Finalist, 1973, #2)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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