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Near Fine SIGNED twice (title page and half title page), first edition. Light tanning on page block, light dusting on page block with 2 small tan marks bottom of the page block. Near fine dust wrapper with a 1/2 inch closed tear at top left corner of jacket. All book jackets in mylar wraps.

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.