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