2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke is a reprint edition published by Penguin on October 25, 2016. This classic science fiction work explores humanity’s relationship with technology and the universe, beginning with a mysterious discovery on the moon that leads to a journey deep into the solar system. The narrative spans from the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn, presenting a thought-provoking adventure that has influenced both literature and film.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes including alien encounters and the implications of technological advancement. This edition is part of the Penguin Galaxy series, which features collectible hardcover editions of significant works in science fiction and fantasy. With 256 pages, this book continues to engage readers with its exploration of profound questions about existence and the future of humanity.
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A deluxe hardcover edition of the wondrous space adventure that is the basis for Stanley Kubrick’s Oscar-winning film—now celebrating its 50th anniversary
Part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman
Winner of the AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books | 50 Covers competition
Written when landing on the moon was still a dream, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a science-fiction classic that has changed the way we look at the stars—and ourselves. On the moon, an enigma is uncovered. So great are the implications that, for the first time, men are sent deep into our solar system. But before they can reach their destination, things begin to go very wrong. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn at the turn of the 21st century, Arthur C. Clarke takes us on a journey unlike any other. Brilliant, compulsive, and prophetic, and the basis for the immensely influential Stanley Kubrick film, 2001: A Space Odyssey tackles the enduring theme of man’s—and technology’s—place in the universe and lives on as a landmark achievement in storytelling.
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Six of our greatest masterworks of science fiction and fantasy, in dazzling collector-worthy hardcover editions, and featuring a series introduction by #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, Penguin Galaxy represents a constellation of achievement in visionary fiction, lighting the way toward our knowledge of the universe, and of ourselves. From historical legends to mythic futures, monuments of world-building to mind-bending dystopias, these touchstones of human invention and storytelling ingenuity have transported millions of readers to distant realms, and will continue for generations to chart the frontiers of the imagination.
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