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8vo. [13], 14-221, [3] pp. Quarter black cloth over blue paper boards with silver and blue lettering on the spine. Illustrated endpapers and pastedowns. Price of $4.95 on the front flap of the jacket. Anatomy of Wonder II-254. Currey 115. Based on Clarke's short story "The Sentinel", the novel was written by Clarke while he was writing the screenplay for the eponymous film with Stanley Kubrick. Kubrick's film was the Winner of the 1969 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The influence of this novel on the science fiction genre cannot be overstated. Clarke's theme of man versus technology continues to powerfully resonate in the present day. The novel was the Winner of the Hugo Award in 1969 for "Best Dramatic Presentation". A sharp copy of this science fiction classic. A touch of foxing to the boards' edges; a tiny corner crease to the jacket's front flap and a few minor nicks to the spine panel's surface.

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.