Be sure to read the forward which tells the differences and why. One of the greatestselling science fiction novels of our time, this classic book. Clarke is a good first contact book, and i enjoyed it far more than 2001. A space odyssey is the debut book in space odyssey series written by bestselling british author arthur c. Space odyssey is a series of science fiction novels by british author arthur c.
One of his short stories inspired the world wide web, while another was expanded into 2001. In 1945, he proposed global broadcasting via communication satellites in geostationary orbit. Scores of books and videos about 2001 and its director have appeared over. The extreme horizontal format of this copy is a reflection on the films original cinerama format and its 24 pages are a mixture of glossy paper and translucent vellum. A deluxe hardcover edition of the wondrous space adventure that is the basis for stanley kubricks oscarwinning. He worked on the book with stanley kubrick during the making of the movie by the same name.
Interestingly, the first novel of the series, 2001. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and of director stanley kubrick and writer arthur c. I still found time to read, but other books, and not that one. One of his short stories inspired the world wide web.
The novel was written concurrently with kubricks film version and published shortly after the film premiered. A space odyssey had its world premiere april 2, 1968, at the uptown theater in northwest washington. A space odyssey was written parallel with the movie and each gave feedback to the other during their production. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, including the inside account of how director stanley kubrick and writer arthur c. This a first paperback edition of the seminal sciencefiction masterpiece 2001.
Odyssey two would also be adapted to film by peter hyams in 1984. A space odyssey has been analysed and interpreted by numerous people, ranging from professional movie critics to amateur writers and science fiction fans. However, bensons book shows that the journey of 2001. Fba items qualify for free shipping and amazon prime.
Foreword behind every man now alive stand thirty ghosts, for that is the ratio by which the dead outnumber the living. A daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001 carl sagan. Space odyssey series 4 primary works 9 total works each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however the plot of each book relies on prior books in the series. This book also shows a realistic interpretation of how ai and man react to each other. In 1998 he was given a knighthood by queen elizabeth.
The book goes hand in hand with the 2001 space odyssey movie. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and. A space odyssey then this book is required reading. Clarkes short story the sentinel and brainstormed together with legendary film director stanley kubrick, 2001. A space odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by stanley kubrick. A space odyssey creation and legacy probed in 50th. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of 2001. Jack kirby wrote and pencilled both the adaptation and the series, which were published by marvel comics beginning in 1976. The book and movie are based on the series of short stories published by clarke including the sentinel written in 1948 for a competition by the bbc. Two of clarkes early short stories may also be considered part of the series. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. A space odyssey 2000 read online free book by arthur. This book has inspired the likes of george lucas and christopher nolan in their scifi epics.
What i like about this book is how the author fit a lpt of scifi space. Well, that isnt made clear, we just assume its some kind of space vehicle in a threemillionyear jump cut. Clarke and stanley kubrick teamed up on the mindblowing 1968 film 2001. A space odyssey, developed concurrently as both a novel and groundbreaking film by arthur c. This allegory about humanitys exploration of the universeand the universes reaction to humanityis a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the. Soviet expedition sets out to rendezvous with the derelict spacecraftto search the memory banks of the mutinous.
The story gets a little wordy in its descriptions but at least you will know what you are looking at in the movie from this description. I was asked by a friend why had i never read the iconic scifi book, 2001 space odyssey. The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of stanley kubricks immortal filmand changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. Among his bestselling novels are childhoods end, 2001. A space odyssey posits in his book that human evolution comes with consequences. Clarke collaborated with stanley kubrick to produce the novel version of 2001. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. A space odyssey and its film adaptation were written and produced concurrently by clarke and film director stanley kubrick. The celebrated author continues his space odyssey with this hugo award winner. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. The book is about how a peaceful alien invasion of a race only known as the overlords takes place. A space odyssey 1968 in order to provide the basis for the brilliant film of the same name. I had wanted to read it for a long time, and kept trying to find time, but things got in the way.
The director of the film, stanley kubrick, and the writer, arthur c. The day i started to read this book i found it so engrossing that i finished it the same day. The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c. Clarke 19172008 wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short. A space odyssey now celebrating its 50th anniversary was not an easy one. Once groundbreaking, now a classic, 2001 is a truly unique work. 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. Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release, this is the definitive story of the making of 2001. A space odyssey mainly due to the capability to utilize their advancing intelligence. He was a british science fiction author, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and a television series host. Moonwatchers father died and he goes to look for some berries.
It entails the nature between man and the unknown while giving life to the universe around the main cast of characters. A space odyssey was the name of an oversized comic book adaptation of the 1968 film of the same name and a 10issue monthly series expanding on the ideas presented in the film and the eponymous arthur c. A space odyssey is a sciencefiction classic that has changed the way we look at the starsand ourselves. Written alongside the screenplay, the book stands on its own merits. Few science fiction books have the majesty and mystery of 2001. Sir arthur charles clarke is considered one of the big three founders of the genre of science fiction, along with robert a. A space odyssey was everything a great science fiction novel should be. Other notable works include his rama series of novels and the hugo awardwinning short story the star. Clarkea tremendous explication of a tremendous film. Both kubrick and clarke worked on the novel together, but eventually, only arthur clarke ended up as the book s. A space odyssey and indepth analyses of hal and david bowman.
Fifty years ago this spring, stanley kubricks confounding scifi masterpiece, 2001. A novelisation of the film released after the films premiere was in part written concurrently with the screenplay. Clarkes timeless sf classic, featuring a striking new cover design. A space odyssey, which was later turned into a highly successful and controversial film under the direction of stanley kubrick. Clarke and the making of a masterpiece is a masterpiece about a masterpiecea passionately written, impeccably researched book about a great directors pushing himself, his cast and crew beyond safety or sanity in a relentless quest for a nonverbal vision of the transcendent future of both space and film itself. The 2001 screenplay was written by clarke and stanley kubrick jointly, based on the seed idea. The space odyssey series is a series of science fiction novels by the writer arthur c. A special new introduction by the author highlights this reissue of a classic science fiction novel that changed the way people looked at the starsand themselves. Clarke 19172008 was one of the supreme science fiction writers of the century and achieved vast popularity with 2001. Finally, i put it on my ereader and began the journey. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The making of a hollywood cinderella story by chris nashawaty flatiron books. So great are the implications of this discovery that for the first time men are sent out. Clarke 19172008 wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short stories and essays covering science fiction and science fact in a career spanning more than six decades.
Just finished reading the book, 2001 space odyssey. The perfect collaboration between book and film originally posted at fantasy literature arthur c. Clarke, wanted to leave the film open to philosophical and allegorical interpretation, purposely presenting the final sequences. The dinosaurs had disappeared and the apes live in the area of equator. His other works include childhoods end, rendezvous with rama, the garden of rama, the snows of olympus, 2010. A space odyssey, which he cowrote with stanley kubrick. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c.
A space odyssey and its even more impressive when you realize it was just the first part of arthur c. Two of the novels have been made into feature films, released in 1968 and 1984 respectively. Clarke, and was inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. Drawing upon exhaustive research, author michael benson takes the reader behind the scenes of arguably the greatest science fiction movie of all time. Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of. Consequences of 2001 a space odyssey 1586 words cram. A true masterpiece for anyone who loves old science fiction.
Clarke, the making of kubricks 2001 by jerome agel, space odyssey. His books have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. Soon, of course, 2001 became a box office hit and earned its status as a classic. The book does a magnificant job of rendering detailed images to us in mankinds quest to reach intelligent life. The making of a myth, described the bonetosatellite sequence in the film, saying the bone goes up and turns into what is supposed to be an orbiting space bomb, a weapon in space. Space odyssey book by michael benson official publisher. Heres where youll find analysis about the book as a whole. Human evolution is shown to have consequences in 2001. These two books look at a pair of scifis most influential projects and their flawed creators.