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Pale Blue Dot

A Vision of the Human Future in Space

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Pale Blue Dot

By: Carl Sagan
Narrated by: Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan
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"FASCINATING . . . MEMORABLE . . . REVEALING . . . PERHAPS THE BEST OF CARL SAGAN''S BOOKS." --The Washington Post Book World (front page review)

In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and time.

Future generations will look back on our epoch as the time when the human race finally broke into a radically new frontier--space. In Pale Blue Dot Sagan traces the spellbinding history of our launch into the cosmos and assesses the future that looms before us as we move out into our own solar system and on to distant galaxies beyond. The exploration and eventual settlement of other worlds is neither a fantasy nor luxury, insists Sagan, but rather a necessary condition for the survival of the human race.

"TAKES READERS FAR BEYOND Cosmos . . . Sagan sees humanity''s future in the stars." --Chicago Tribune

Introductory music from the original score for COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey composed by Alan Silvestri, used with permission from Cosmos Studios, Inc. and Chappers Music. All rights reserved. Special thanks to Fuzzy Planets, Inc.

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Her voice is awful, had to stop listening after she took over from Carl. Can't believe somebody thought that was a good idea

Worst narration, such a shame

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Would you consider the audio edition of Pale Blue Dot to be better than the print version?

First let me start by saying I have the book, and an audio version of the book I downloaded a couple years ago. Now as Ann Druyan has stated in the beginning of the audio book that she got the masters and some where degraded. From the audio book version I downloaded you can hear Carl's voice in every chapter, with some chapters having bits filled by another person as well as a distinct humm at times. However, id say that version has around 85-90% of it read by Carl Sagan. Now it must be said I have nothing against Ann Druyan, I have high respect for her but her voice is not Carl Sagan and its his voice you want this book for.

So before you buy consider that whilst its an amazing life changing book with anyone reading, Carl's voice only narrates the first 4 Chapters, from then on its Ann Druyan.

I am a little disappointed since the downloaded version I have before the audible release features the majority of Carl's voice even if not perfect quality. I was hoping they would of took those and cleared them up and featured only Ann Druyan in the spaces where another person filled the gaps for Carl.

Either way a great book, but just a heads up.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Pale Blue Dot?

You are here quote or section read from Carl in HQ.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Carl and Ann didn't, perfect reading.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no, takes time to digest and savour.

Any additional comments?

Still good for fans of Carl and this book is one of his greats for me.

Love this book, but...

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So great to hear Mr Sagan himself read his own work (mostly) in this wonderfully insightful book pondering our next steps into the star fields of time. At the end we can only come to the conclusion that to wander and ponder is in our nature and ultimately it will lead to our survival. We do indeed belong among the stars and we always have.

For all Wanderers and Wonderers

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This book offers a profoundly moving point of view of the fragility and vulnerability of the Earth and a humbling look at the human condition and the clear and present danger of the blind arrogance with which we continue to allow our recklessly destructive actions to steer us towards our own demise. Yet though this depressing and deeply troubling truth there is still hope and optimism that it is not too late and the ability to change exists within us. These profound sentiments are beautifully communicated in the inimitable poetic expressions of Carl Sagan himself for many of the chapters of this book, though sadly the recordings of most were lost and as such have been narrated by his wife.

A deeply thought provoking perception of the Earth

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Amazing book. Incredible to have Carl Sagan reading part of it, but having Ann Druyan read the rest is a fitting tribute. Highly recommended.

Awe inspiring!

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