2001: A Space Odyssey 2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey

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Publisher Description

The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick’s immortal film—and changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves.

From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ventures to the outer rim of our solar system, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a journey unlike any other.

This allegory about humanity’s exploration of the universe—and the universe’s reaction to humanity—is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft Discovery as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of the highest level of cognitive functioning that rivals—and perhaps threatens—the human mind.

Grappling with space exploration, the perils of technology, and the limits of human power, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to be an enduring classic of cinematic scope.

GENRE
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
RELEASED
1968
January 1
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
256
Pages
PUBLISHER
Penguin Publishing Group
SELLER
PENGUIN GROUP USA, INC.
SIZE
862.2
KB

Customer Reviews

gaubruiel ,

Thought provoking and awe inspiring

One of my top favorite novels of all time, and I say that as a reluctant fiction reader. After years of revisiting the masterpiece of a film Kubrick gifted us just so I could induce that unfailing sense of awe and bodily transcendence I felt when first witnessing the spectacular sequences, I decided it was time to read the book. Boy was I happy I did it. I consumed it in two sittings. The writing is crisp and concise; hasn’t aged at all for me. And Clarke’s descriptions are simply superb. I felt like I was floating in space with Dave, Frank, Hal and the rest of the crew. When I closed the book, I had to take a long pause just to shake the feeling of awesomeness that infiltrated my mind and permeated my body. Left me with a sense of wonder about my place in the universe I hadn’t experienced since childhood. Highly recommend it for anyone who is curious about their place in existence and the role human consciousness can play in this infinite question that is our universe.

vijaykrishnn ,

A predecessor

I have not watched the movie. This book was a wonderful experience, traveling through space time. I can see how this could have inspired many space faring movies. The book starts before the dawn of civilization and takes us in a journey through an unexpected discovery on the moon, from there to the far flung of the solar system and beyond. Now, I am ready to watch the movie.

snake-coop ,

Such a great book

From start to finish this sure was a heck of a ride lemme tell ya that.

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