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Contact: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Contact by Carl Sagan — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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In December, 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who -- or what -- is out there?

Quick facts about Contact

  • Title: Contact
  • Author: Carl Sagan
  • First published: 1985
  • Genre: exploration, fiction, human-alien encounters
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL2950903W

Where to read Contact

Contact by Carl Sagan is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Contact about?

In December, 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history.

Who wrote Contact?

Contact was written by Carl Sagan.

When was Contact published?

Contact was first published in 1985.

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