A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. At the core of the novel is humanitys connection with an alien intelligence. A space odyssey is the most important science fiction movie ever made. I acknowledge that i have read and agree to penguin random houses privacy. A space odyssey many years ago and being blown away by how powerful it was, and also a bit scared by. Clarke and the making of a masterpiece and alec nevalalees astounding. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by. The paperback of the 2001 a space odyssey by arthur c.
The following content is mainly based off of arthur c. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. A space odyssey premiered 50 years ago this week, making now a perfect time to look back on the key personalities that created the iconic film. The book goes hand in hand with the 2001 space odyssey movie.
A space odyssey creation and legacy probed in 50th. Kubrick liked to work from books, and since a suitable one did not yet exist they would write it. Clarkes novel 2001 a space odyssey, his short story the sentinel, and kubricks famous film, 2001. Clarke countryunited kingdom languageenglish seriesspace odyssey genrescience fiction publisherhutchinson new american library publication date 1968 media typeprint pages221 224 isbn0453002692 followed by2010. These two books examine some of scifis most influential projects. The story is based in part on various short stories by. This allegory about humanitys exploration of the universeand the universes reaction to humanityis a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft discovery as they embark on a mission to saturn. 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.
His reputation as perhaps the most rigorous of living scifi writers, the author of several critically acclaimed novels, was widespread. From kid stuff records, a 1984 book and record readalong set adapting the movie 2001. A deluxe hardcover edition of the wondrous space adventure that is the basis. I acknowledge that i have read and agree to penguin random houses. A space odyssey movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. A space odyssey, detailing the lengthy production, is a work befitting its subject. This book shamelessly dives deep into the marrow of the creation of 2001. A space odyssey documents in nearly scientific detail exactly that. It entails the nature between man and the unknown while giving life to the universe around the main cast of characters. And piers bizonys 550page the making of stanley kubricks 2001. These two books look at a pair of scifis most influential. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. A space odyssey is a true gem of a science fiction classic.
Clarke and stanley kubrick teamed up on the mindblowing 1968 film 2001. A space odyssey 50 years ago, he intended it to be a. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the making of 2001. A space odyssey and all of the effort that went into the final version of the genredefining science fiction film. What i like about this book is how the author fit a lpt of scifi space. Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. I found the beginning sections to be quite fascinating in the depictions of clarke and kubrick and the formation of their partnership.
A space odyssey is a sciencefiction classic that has changed the way. Its interesting to note then, when asked about his film, 2001. A space odyssey london casino and don levys herostratus new ica cinema, nash house, the mall, sw1. A true masterpiece for anyone who loves old science fiction. You neednt be a scifi junkie to appreciate this book.
Two projects are largely responsible for this shift. A space odyssey is the quintessential science fiction book, filled with both inspired visions of the future and startling philosophical questions about humanitys place in the cosmos. However, whereas so many of the films cultural touchstones and references derive from the conflict between astronauts david bowman and frank poole and the. The real name of this song is also sprach zarathustra composed in 1896 by richard strauss. One of the first sci fi books i ever read, and still one of the.
Jack king kirby produced some of the most iconic comic books of all time. A space odyssey 1968, stanley kubrick himself said, its not a message that i ever intend to convey in. 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 has inspired the likes of george lucas and christopher nolan in their scifi epics. It is up to us to accept the idea, process it, integrate it into our thinking, and apply it to our problem. A space odyssey cover of the first american edition authorarthur c. 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 quiet film still makes a big bang stanley kubricks scifi cornerstone is just as radical today as when it opened in 1968. A space odyssey theme song remade in 1968 by alex north.
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