2001. a Space Odyssey: The Greatest Space Adventure Ever Written. Now with a New Foreword by the Author

A deluxe hardcover edition of the science fiction classic...now with a new introduction by Arthur C. Clarke!It has been over thirty years since the publication of 2001: A Space Odyssey, the science fiction classic that changed the way we looked 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, Arthur C. Clarke takes us on a journey unlike any other.This allegory about humanity's exploration of the universe, and the universe's reaction to humanity, was the basis for Stanley Kubrick's immortal film, and lives on as a hallmark achievement in storytelling.\* Special hardcover edition for the new millennium\* New introduction by Arthur C. Clarke\* Winner of the Science Fiction Writers' Grand Master Award for Life Achievement\* Basis of Stanley Kubrick's 1968 movie--chosen by American Film Institute as one of the 100 best films of all time\* 2001's unforgettable character, HAL the computer, has been revived in Macintosh's TV spots"Full of poetry, scientific imagination, and typical Clarke wit."--The New Yorker"Breathtaking."--Saturday Review"Brain-boggling."--Life"A mind-bender."--TimeSpecial Millennial Edition On The Moon An Enigma Is Uncovered. So Great Are The Implications Of The Discovery That, For The First Time, Men Are Sent Out Deep Into The Solar System. But Before They Can Reach Their Destination, Things Begin To Go Wrong. Introduction To The Millennial Editon -- Foreword -- Part One : Primeval Night. The Road To Extinction -- The New Rock -- Academy -- The Leopard -- Encounter In The Dawn -- Ascent Of Man -- Part Two : Tma-1. Special Flight -- Orbital Rendezvous -- Moon Shuttle -- Clavius Base -- Anomaly -- Journey By Earthlight -- The Slow Dawn -- The Listeners -- Part Three : Between Planets. Discovery -- Hal -- Cruise Mode -- Through The Asteroids -- Transit Of Jupiter -- The World Of The Gods -- Part Four : Abyss. Birthday Party -- Excursion -- Diagnosis -- Broken Circuit -- First Man To Saturn -- Dialogue With Hal -- Need To Know -- In Vacuum -- Alone -- The Secret -- Part Five : The Moons Of Saturn. Survival -- Concerning E.t.'s -- Ambassador -- The Orbiting Ice -- The Eye Of Japetus -- Big Brother -- Experiment -- The Sentinel -- Into The Eye -- Exit -- Part Six : Through The Star Gate. Grand Central -- The Alien Sky -- Inferno -- Reception -- Recapitulation -- Transformation -- Star Child -- Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008). By Arthur C. Clarke ; Based On A Screenplay By Stanley Kubrick And Arthur C. Clarke ; With A New Introduction By The Author. Sequel: 2010, Odyssey Two. 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. A novel that proposes an idea about how the human race might have begun and where it might be headed...given a little help from out there. A colaboration of ideas with director Stanley Kubrick in the late 1960's it begins at "the dawn of man" and then leaps to the year 2001 where a mission to Saturn (Jupiter in the film) is mounted to try and answer questions raised by the discovery of an ancient artifact dug up on the moon. Though not particularly fast paced, the science is good, and there are a few hair raising events. There are also interesting speculations about the future, such as the space shuttle, and a device eerily similar to an iPad. Leaving plenty of room for contemplation and the appreciation for the inevitable trials of space travel, this is one of the truly landmark pieces of hard science fiction. Back to 2001 Foreword Primeval Night The Road to Extinction The New Rock Academy The Leopard Encounter in the Dawn Ascent of Man TMA-1 Special Flight Orbital Rendezvous Moon Shuttle Clavius Base Anomaly Journey by Earthlight The Slow Dawn The Listeners Between Planets Discovery Hal Cruise Mode Through the Asteroids Transit of Jupiter The World of the Gods Abyss Birthday Party Excursion Diagnosis Broken Circuit First Man to Saturn Dialogue With Hal Need to Know In Vacuum Alone The Secret The Moons of Saturn Survival Concerning E.T.'s Ambassador The Orbiting Ice The Eye of Japetus Big Brother Experiment The Sentinel Into the Eye Exit Through the Star Gate Grand Central The Alien Sky Inferno Reception Recapitulation Transformation Star Child

2001: A Space Odyssey is the classic science fiction novel that changed the way we looked at the stars and ourselves....

2001: A Space Odyssey inspired what is perhaps the greatest science fiction film ever made--brilliantly imagined by the late Stanley Kubrick....

2001 is finally here....

2001: A Space Odyssey confirmed Arthur C. Clarke's reputation as one of the best-known and most influential science fiction writers ever. The book and the 1968 movie are icons of the modern age. Now comes a special trade paperback edition, with a new introduction by the author which sheds light on the powerful synergy between the book and the movie.

The classic science fiction novel that changed the way we looked 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 was the basis for director Stanley Kubrick's immortal film, and lives on as a landmark achievement in storytelling. - Back cover A special new Introduction by the author highlights this reissue of a classic science fiction novel that changed the way people looked at the stars--and themselves. 2001 : A Space Odyssey is the classic science fiction novel that changed the way we looked at the stars and ourselves. 2001 : A Space Odyssey inspired what is perhaps the greatest science fiction film ever made--brilliantly imagined by the late Stanley Kubrick ... 2001 is finally here Traces the three stages of man, from evolutionary, predatory animals to futuristic space travelers, astronauts on a mission to Jupiter sabotaged by a malfunctioning computer known as HAL The drought had lasted now for ten million years, and the reign of the terrible lizards had long since ended. In Memoriam Foreword to the Millennial Edition Foreword 2001: A Space Odyssey