While many think its one of the greatest films ever made and was the first of what would prove to be many bigbudget hollywood science fiction films, the films slow build and heady subject matter make this best for inquisitive tweens and older. Odyssey two would also be adapted to film by peter hyams in 1984. It was written about thirty years after the first book in the series, 2001. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubrick s film version and published after the release of the film. A space odyssey made its world premiere at washington d. Among his bestselling novels are childhoods end, 2001. The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c. In 1945, he proposed global broadcasting via communication. Scholars have been studying the films of stanley kubrick for decades. Soon, of course, 2001 became a box office hit and earned its status as a classic. Clarke 19172008 wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short stories and essays covering science fiction and science fact in a career spanning more than six decades.
Clarke and stanley kubrick teamed up on the mindblowing 1968 film 2001. Other notable works include his rama series of novels and the hugo awardwinning short story the star. I had wanted to read it for a long time, and kept trying to find time, but things got in the way. A space odyssey and its film adaptation were written and produced concurrently by clarke and film director stanley kubrick. Few science fiction books have the majesty and mystery of 2001. And it was my first exposure to a masterpiece in any media that really got. Arthur c clarke easton press 2001 a space odyssey limited. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of 2001. Space odyssey is a series of science fiction novels by british author arthur c.
The film cuts to the technological utopia of the early 21st century, where life in outer space is an everyday reality. Aug 21, 2015 the great books series was a standout on cable tv in the 1990s a highly entertaining yet educational survey of great works of world literature. A space odyssey, developed concurrently as both a novel and groundbreaking film by arthur c. A strikingly unique film, it captivated a generation of. A space odyssey space odyssey series and millions of other books are available for instant access. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. Clarke and posted here about how much i enjoyed it. I was asked by a friend why had i never read the iconic scifi book, 2001space odyssey. May 23, 2018 soon, of course, 2001 became a box office hit and earned its status as a classic. This book also shows a realistic interpretation of how ai and man react to each other. A space odyssey is based on the final version of the script for the 1968 motion picture, but, even so, in some regards they differ due to late.
While many think its one of the greatest films ever made and was the first of what would prove to be many bigbudget hollywood science fiction films, the films slow build and heady subject matter make this best for inquisitive tweens and. Interestingly, the first novel of the series, 2001. The director of the film, stanley kubrick, and the writer, arthur c. Its the 50th birthday of a film that was supposed to be and definitely is the proverbial really good science fiction movie, and michael bensons exhaustive newbook about the making of. The day i started to read this book i found it so engrossing that i finished it the same day. This book, however, breaks new ground by bringing together recent empirical approaches to kubrick with earlier, formalist approaches to arrive at a broader understanding of the ways in which kubricks methods were developed to create the unique aesthetic creation that is 2001. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. Stanley kubricks space odyssey through july 19 at the museum of the moving image, 3601 35 avenue, astoria, queens. Like a piece of fine art or a classical symphony, its appeal has only grown over time.
Our favorite eye posters 1 robot characters through the years 1 our favorite space thrillers 1 imdb staff picks. A space odyssey was everything a great science fiction novel should be. Fiction, twentyfirst century, humancomputer interaction, computers, space vehicles. This page contains a list of all the comics included in 2001. A space odyssey as one of the astronauts on the mission to track the source of an alien artifact found on the moon. A space odyssey sixth in the top ten films of all time in its 2002 and 2012 critics polls editions. Its 50 years since the release of stanley kubricks 2001. The book does a magnificant job of rendering detailed images to us. Clarke, and was inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. A space odyssey has been analysed and interpreted by numerous people, ranging from professional movie critics to amateur writers and science fiction fans. With keir dullea, gary lockwood, william sylvester, daniel richter.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The monolith rescues herb marik and transpors him to an area similar to jalessas kingdom. It has been more than forty years since the publication of this classic science fiction novel that changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. A space odyssey and its even more impressive when you realize it was just the first part of arthur c. The making of a hollywood cinderella story by chris nashawaty flatiron books. In 2010, it was named the greatest film of all time by the moving arts film journal. However, bensons book shows that the journey of 2001.
This instalment is in two parts and is slightly different. It has been forty years since the publication of this classic science fiction novel that changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. A space odyssey is the 1969 classic stanley kubrick adaptation of the arthur c. A space odyssey audiobook by arthur c clarke youtube. The book goes hand in hand with the 2001 space odyssey movie. This collection comprises the science fiction novels 2001. This a first paperback edition of the seminal sciencefiction masterpiece 2001. Clarke 19172008 was one of the supreme science fiction writers of the century and achieved vast popularity with 2001. A space odyssey creation and legacy probed in 50th. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. I still found time to read, but other books, and not that one. The essays in this collection, commissioned from a wide variety of scholars, examine in detail various possible readings of.
I was asked by a friend why had i never read the iconic scifi book, 2001 space odyssey. From the savannas of africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of saturn as man adventures to the outer rim of our solar system, 2001. Fifty years later, the stark neoclassical suite from. A space odyssey wasnt so much a movie based upon a book as much as it was a collaboration between kubrick and clarke. Fifty years ago this spring, stanley kubricks confounding scifi masterpiece, 2001. A space odyssey and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. What i like about this book is how the author fit a lpt of scifi space travel and the deep. The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of stanley kubricks immortal filmand changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. Just finished reading the book, 2001 space odyssey.
It entails the nature between man and the unknown while giving life to the universe around the main cast of characters. Clarke, wanted to leave the film open to philosophical and allegorical interpretation, purposely presenting the final sequences. Demet originallly published in dfx, july 1999 more than thirty years after its initial release, stanley kubricks 2001. The essays in this collection, commissioned from a wide variety of scholars, examine in detail various possible readings of the film and its historical context. A space odyssey, had its premieres across the country.
A new book celebrates the making of the iconic film and its enigmatic director. A space odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by stanley kubrick. After coming to terms with the disappointing news that the rest of that series is flat i followedup on recommendations to read 2001. Order of space odyssey books space odyssey is a series of science fiction novels by british author arthur c. Easton press books are bound in genuine premium leather and come with a permanent satin ribbon page marker. Finally, i put it on my ereader and began the journey.
A space odyssey that combines new empirical approaches with old formalist approaches. So great are the implications of this discovery that for the first time men are sent out deep into our solar system. However, where 2001 is a must, 2061 is seen more as just a pleasant journey through the world of arthur c. The paperback of the 2001 a space odyssey by arthur c.
A space odyssey movie, but also the 50th anniversary of the publication of the arthur. A space odyssey is based on the final version of the script for the 1968 motion picture, but, even so, in some regards they. 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. The cinefix team are back once again with their series on movies based on books. Almost all students have seen 2001, but virtually none understand its inheritance, its complexities, and certainly not its ironies.
This limited edition is part of the masterpieces of science fiction series. A space odyssey many years ago and being blown away by how powerful it was, and also a bit scared by. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A space odyssey by arthur c clarke and its three sequels 2010. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. Stars in space 1 our favorite booktoscreen adaptations 1. Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release, this is the definitive story of the making of 2001. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, including the inside account of how director stanley kubrick and writer arthur c. A space odyssey now celebrating its 50th anniversary was not an easy one. After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer h. In 2001, a space station orbiting mars is doomed to destruction by a meteor strike.