Cover of 2001: A Space Odyssey (Film): Science Fiction Film. Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, 2001: A Space Odyssey (Novel), Interpretations Of 2001: A Space ... 2061: Odyssey Three, 3001: The Final Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey (Film): Science Fiction Film. Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, 2001: A Space Odyssey (Novel), Interpretations Of 2001: A Space ... 2061: Odyssey Three, 3001: The Final Odyssey

by Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, John McBrewster

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320 pages2009National Geographic BooksISBN 9786130082383

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<b>The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick’s immortal film—and <b>changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves</b>.<br><br></b>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, <i>2001: A Space Odyssey</i> is a journey unlike any other.<br><br>This allegory about humanity’s exploration of the universe—and the universe’s reaction to humanity—is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft <i>Discovery </i>as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of the highest level of cognitive functioning that rivals—and perhaps threatens—the human mind.<br><br> Grappling with space exploration, the perils of technology, and the limits of human power, <i>2001: A Space Odyssey</i> continues to be an enduring classic of cinematic scope.

Publication Details

Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
2009
Pages
320
ISBN
9786130082383
Language
en

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