Books

New American Library, c.1968, stated first edition, but book club on dj flap., H0269 code on rear cover, 8vo., hardcover, (blue boards, black spine), 221pp., signed by Author on title-page, stained foredges, dj has faint glass ring & a torn spine, owner's name & address on half-title, G/G.

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.