Books

First edition. Slip signed by Clarke laid in. Nearly very fine in a fine dust jacket having some wear and a 1/4" tear at the top and bottom of the spine; a closed 1/4" tear at the top of the rear panel; a soft crease across the corner of the front flap where the price is printed. DJ is nice and white w/ no sun darkening.

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.