2001: A Space Odyssey

Arthur C. Clarke

Jun 2010 · Hachette UK

About this ebook

Written when landing on the moon was still a dream, and made into one of the most influential films of all time, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY remains a classic work of science fiction fifty years after its original publication.

The discovery of a black monolith on the moon leads to a manned expedition deep into the solar system, in the hope of establishing contact with an alien intelligence. Yet long before the crew can reach their destination, the voyage descends into disaster . . .

Brilliant, compulsive and prophetic, Arthur C. Clarke's timeless novel tackles the enduring theme of mankind's place in the universe.

Praise for Arthur C. Clarke:

'The king of science fiction . . . His influence continues to inform the genre' Guardian

'Arthur C. Clarke is awesomely informed about physics and astronomy, and blessed with one of the most astounding imaginations ever encountered in print' New York Times

'Arthur C. Clarke is one of the truly prophetic figures of the space age . . . The colossus of science fiction' New Yorker

'Dazzling' Time

Ratings and reviews

The ending to the story confuses the heck out of me. I get the author's intention of creating an exciting open ended novel but the confusion in my opinion overshadowed the excitement.

For its time this book is excellent. I didn't however love it as I loved 1984 or brave new world which I would argue number in its peers

A long time favorite book . 1st read as a young teenager . treat as separate from the film , a lot of plot details differ . It'll stay with you for a while , making you think and question the universe .

About the author

Arthur C. Clarke was the world's best known author of science fiction, winner of many awards and accolades for his writing. He died in February 2008.