Rendezvous with Rama

I am listening to Rendezvous with Rama (1972) by Authur C. Clarke this week. You know it is a great book when I get to work in the morning and don't remember making the drive. Good solid old fashion science fiction that describes a future while instilling awe, wonder and optimism. Like 2001: A Space Odyssey, listed to it last month, he asks very intelligent questions and answers many.

I found these pictures (spoiler) inspired by Clarke's story.

These two drawing are from the wikipedia entry for the novel.