2001 a Space Odyssey

5b, 1968 US First Printing by Arthur C. Clarke based on screenplay by Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke Description 2001: A Space Odyssey is a landmark science-fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke that explores humanity’s evolution, the mysteries of the cosmos, and the influence of higher intelligence. The story follows a series of transformative encounters with enigmatic monoliths—alien artifacts that appear at pivotal moments in human development. From early hominids learning to use tools to a futuristic mission aboard the spacecraft Discovery One, the narrative blends scientific realism with philosophical depth. As astronaut Dave Bowman confronts the ship’s malfunctioning AI, HAL 9000, he is ultimately propelled into a transcendent journey beyond space and time, culminating in a profound rebirth that redefines what it means to be human. Notes Blue and black hardback with original dust jacket, FIRST EDITION 1968, fine condition