By Space Possessed: Essays on the Exploration of Space

According to Locus1, this is a collection of 25 essays, selected and edited by John Burke, all of them previously published in various books by Arthur Clarke.

• 25 essays and book extracts, with few exceptions previously published in various books by Clarke. Primary verification of the contents performed. • Introduction signed "Arthur C. Clarke / Colombo, Sri Lanka / 1 September 1992". • Selected and edited by John Burke. The only place in the book where he is credited is Clarke's Introduction. • All pieces have short prefatory notes by the author or the editor. • Cover artist credited on back flap of the dust jacket.