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Hutchinson, London, 1968. 1st Edition. HARDCOVER. Signed by Arthur C Clarke on one of his own bookplates on the half title leaf. Clarke had mobility problems, due to polio, and was rarely able to travel for book signing events, he sometimes provided these signed bookplates in lieu. This particular bookplate design, referencing the 2001 monolith, was used by him from 1968 until at least 1980. 1st printing. 8vo in black faux cloth, silver lettering to spine. 224pp. Housed in an attractive custom made cloth covered clam-shell case __CONDITION : An extremely well preserved FINE very clean and tight unmarked copy in a FINE complete Dust Jacket (hint of tanning to inner flaps, otherwise very clean and bright, the verso is a little foxed). An excellent copy. __NOTE Due to size and/or weight posting to some destinations outside the UK will cost more than the shipping price shown. If so, orders made by card will only be completed after you have approved any extra cost. ... __We always…

Written by Arthur C. Clarke, '2001: A Space Odyssey' is a seminal work in the science fiction genre. The novel was developed concurrently with Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation and published after the film's release. It explores complex themes of human evolution, artificial intelligence, and extraterrestrial life.

The first edition can usually be identified by the publisher's name, the date, and the lack of additional print runs or editions stated on the copyright page.