Science Fiction Novel: Classic Masterpiece, Long Novel, Standard Work ◾️Childhood's End Makiko Ikeda / Clarke Price: ¥743 (excluding tax) Kobunsha Koten Shinshaku Bunko, May 2008, 2nd printing There is almost no noticeable damage, and I think it is in generally good condition as a used item. Please consider this item with the understanding that it is used. ◆Contents The new edition, rewritten 36 years after the first edition, is the first Japanese translation! A "philosophical novel" that goes beyond science fiction! Giant spaceships suddenly appeared above the Earth. Aliens called Overlords (Supreme Rulers) govern humanity without showing their faces, bringing about a peaceful and ideal society. What is their true purpose? A masterpiece of science fiction that philosophically depicts humanity's journey as it begins to walk a new path through encounters with aliens. #MakikoIkeda #Makiko_Ikeda #Clarke #book #ForeignLiterature/Novels/Stories