TV series · 2015 · Syfy
Is Childhood's End based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Childhood's End is based on the book Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke (1953).
The TV series premiered in 2015 on Syfy.
The book behind Childhood's End
Childhood's End
by Arthur C. Clarke · first published 1953 · science fiction, utopian fiction
1953 novel by Arthur C. Clarke.
Common questions
Is Childhood's End based on a book?
Yes. Childhood's End is based on the book Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke (1953).
Who wrote the book Childhood's End is based on?
Childhood's End was written by Arthur C. Clarke and first published in 1953.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Childhood's End before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Arthur C. Clarke's books
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (film, 1968)
- 2010: The Year We Make Contact (film, 1984)
- Rendezvous with Rama (film, 2027)