2001: A Space Odyssey
Jun 2010 · Hachette UK
4.7star
205 reviews
Ebook
288
Pages
family_home
Eligible
info
shoppingmode25% price drop on Apr 1
About this ebook
Written when landing on the moon was still a dream, and made into one of the most influential films of all time, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY remains a classic work of science fiction fifty years after its original publication.
The discovery of a black monolith on the moon leads to a manned expedition deep into the solar system, in the hope of establishing contact with an alien intelligence. Yet long before the crew can reach their destination, the voyage descends into disaster . . .
Brilliant, compulsive and prophetic, Arthur C. Clarke's timeless novel tackles the enduring theme of mankind's place in the universe.
Praise for Arthur C. Clarke:
'The king of science fiction . . . His influence continues to inform the genre' Guardian
'Arthur C. Clarke is awesomely informed about physics and astronomy, and blessed with one of the most astounding imaginations ever encountered in print' New York Times
'Arthur C. Clarke is one of the truly prophetic figures of the space age . . . The colossus of science fiction' New Yorker
'Dazzling' Time
The discovery of a black monolith on the moon leads to a manned expedition deep into the solar system, in the hope of establishing contact with an alien intelligence. Yet long before the crew can reach their destination, the voyage descends into disaster . . .
Brilliant, compulsive and prophetic, Arthur C. Clarke's timeless novel tackles the enduring theme of mankind's place in the universe.
Praise for Arthur C. Clarke:
'The king of science fiction . . . His influence continues to inform the genre' Guardian
'Arthur C. Clarke is awesomely informed about physics and astronomy, and blessed with one of the most astounding imaginations ever encountered in print' New York Times
'Arthur C. Clarke is one of the truly prophetic figures of the space age . . . The colossus of science fiction' New Yorker
'Dazzling' Time
Ratings and reviews
4.7
205 reviews
Chintha Lankatillake
- Flag inappropriate
August 20, 2016
Read this book when I was about 12, didn't make a whole lot of sense back then. Now reading it again as an adult, I'm transported to another world. Sir Clarke is a talented storyteller. There's never a dull moment to be had when you are immersed in one of his books. I've read most of his books and my favourite is Songs of Distant Earth. If you love Sci Fi, I'd highly recommend Sir Arthur C Clarke's writing, and if you enjoy his writing, this is a gem.
Matthew Shaw
- Flag inappropriate
May 8, 2019
For its time this book is excellent. I didn't however love it as I loved 1984 or brave new world which I would argue number in its peers
1 person found this review helpful
A Google user
- Flag inappropriate
January 4, 2017
I have been meaning to read this book for a long time. I enjoyed it, but I believe his Rama series was better.
1 person found this review helpful
About the author
Arthur C. Clarke was the world's best known author of science fiction, winner of many awards and accolades for his writing. He died in February 2008.
Rate this ebook
Tell us what you think.
Reading information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.
