Clarke, Arthur C.
2001: A Space Odyssey
- ISBN 13:
- 9780751573756
- author:
- Clarke, Arthur C.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Little, Brown
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 14.5 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
First published when the moon landing was still a dream, 2001: A Space Odyssey remains a seminal work of science fiction fifty years after its original publication. The discovery of a black monolith on the moon sets in motion a manned expedition deep into the solar system, in the hope of establishing contact with an alien intelligence.
As the voyage unfolds, the crew faces disaster and the novel descends into a complex exploration of mankind's place in the universe. Arthur C. Clarke's novel is a thought-provoking and prophetic work that continues to inform our understanding of the universe and our place within it.
Praise for Arthur C. Clarke's writing has been widespread, with many noting his unique blend of scientific knowledge and imaginative storytelling.