Arthur C. Clarke – The Nine Billion Names of God Turkish Book Turkey
Arthur C. Clarke – Tanrının Dokuz Milyar Adı (The Nine Billion Names of God) – Sarmal Yayınları Edition (1998)
Description:
This Turkish edition of Tanrının Dokuz Milyar Adı, published by Sarmal Yayınları in 1998, is the Turkish translation of Arthur C. Clarke’s celebrated short story collection title story The Nine Billion Names of God. This edition is a notable collectible from late 20th-century Turkish science fiction publishing and represents Clarke’s more philosophical and contemplative side.
Arthur C. Clarke is one of the “Big Three” science fiction writers alongside Isaac Asimov and Robert A. Heinlein, known for combining scientific imagination with deep philosophical inquiry and cosmic perspective. His works often explore humanity’s relationship with the universe and the unknown.
The title story, The Nine Billion Names of God, follows a group of scientists working with Tibetan monks on a project to systematically list all possible names of God using a computer. As the task nears completion, they begin to question the consequences of achieving such a metaphysical goal, blending science, faith, and cosmic mystery.
The narrative explores themes such as technology and spirituality, the limits of human understanding, cosmic order, and the intersection of science and religion. Clarke’s minimalist yet powerful storytelling creates a profound atmosphere of existential reflection.
As a 1998 Sarmal Yayınları edition, this Turkish translation presents one of Clarke’s most famous philosophical stories in a modern paperback format, appealing to readers interested in both classic science fiction and speculative metaphysics.
Key Features:
• Author: Arthur C. Clarke
• Title: Tanrının Dokuz Milyar Adı (The Nine Billion Names of God)
• Publisher: Sarmal Yayınları
• Date: 1998
• Edition: Turkish Edition
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Science Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Short Story
• Subject: Science, spirituality, and cosmic order
• Themes: Faith, technology, meaning, and the limits of knowledge
• Author Significance: One of the greatest pioneers of modern science fiction
• Significance: Turkish edition of one of Clarke’s most iconic philosophical stories
• Collector Appeal: Desirable modern collectible for Clarke and classic science fiction readers