The Last Theorem (new AC book)

[SteveR]

Hi all,

just found out that ACC is soon to release a new book in October. And this one is written by himslef (hooray!).

Synopsis nicked from Amazon...

Based on the recent sensational proof of Fermat's Theorem 350 years later by a young British mathematician, Andrew Wiles, THE LAST THEOREM charts the story of Ranjit Subramanian, a man fascinated by Fermat's Last Theorem - so simple that anyone can understand it, yet not proved for more than three centuries. Ranjit learns about the Indian mathematical genius Ramanujan (1887-1920) and discovers a three-page proof of the Last Theorem: this might even be Fermat's own proof. The discovery of the Theorem wins Ranjit the Fields Medal - and the attention of the NSA cryptography branch. However, Ranjit soon finds himself drawn by physics rather than cryptography, as there have been some spectacular advances in fusion technology. And these in turn lead to a plasma drive that can open up the Solar System ...


Sounds like standard ACC territory - might be good

SteveR

[Shoegaze99]

A new Arthur C. Clarke that is not "co-written" with/by someone else?

Where do I sign up?

[SteveR]

Here

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...237030-2743851

[chrispenycate]

I'll get it the moment I come in contact with a paperback copy, which conjunction I fear may never come. Pity.

[Clangador]

This is good news indeed!

[j. d. worthington]

How'd I miss this thread? As long as Clarke hasn't lost his writing ability (which I seriously doubt), this should definitely be something I'm going to want to read! (Again, folks, thanks for the heads-up!)

[manephelien]

Wow! While I totally understand that at his age, Clarke's entitled to take it easy and let younger brains do most of the writing, I still enjoy his solo works more than any collaborations. Thanks for the heads-up!