I was asked by a friend why had i never read the iconic scifi book, 2001 space odyssey. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. So whats up with the title is that clarke is saying, that old greek dude went on a long voyage and had adventures way back when, and so heres a story about the future of 2001, when some other dude is going to go on an awesome voyage also. See more ideas about 2001 a space odyssey, stanley kubrick and sci fi movies. Just finished reading the book, 2001 space odyssey. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. What are the objects in the corners of some images. On april 2, 1968, a scifi epic premiered in washington d. The most common 2001 a space odyssey material is glass. This, it had been discovered, was a good compromise between earth gravity and no gravity at all.
Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. If a redirect was not here when someone did a seach, they could come away empty wo the redirect in place. The novel is based on the sentinel, a short story clarke had previously published. The i might puke face fast forward to 2017, one of my buddies called me up and said, sreyas, 2001. Find highquality 2001 a space odyssey stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Kubricks movie, 2001, a space odyssey, finally debuted, late. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Unfollow 2001 a space odyssey book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hello, up for sale is the original 2001 a space odyssey program souvenir book pictured below.
See more ideas about 2001 a space odyssey, sci fi movies and stanley kubrick. Clarkes short story, the sentinel, as a starting point, kubrick and clarke crafted a sophisticated tale of first contact. The space odyssey series is a series of science fiction novels by the writer arthur c. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. This site is dedicated to the science fiction work 2001. A space odyssey, and it was only one of the many titles stanley kubrick and arthur c. Two vertical creases to the rear wrap and last page of.
Clarke 19172008 wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short stories and essays covering science fiction and science fact in a career spanning more than six decades. A space odyssey is an influential 1968 science fiction film directed by stanley kubrick. Merchandising pressbooks programs 2001 a space odyssey us souvenir program 1968 stanley kubrick. Interestingly, the first novel of the series, 2001.
Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece 9781501163937. Space odyssey offers one such vision, offering a glimpse at what space exploration might one. Two of the novels have been made into feature films, released in 1968 and 1984 respectively. Even if you have not read clarkes novel, you might be. A space odyssey, directorcowriter stanley kubricks goal was to create the quintessential scifi film. Human or manape, all that matters is that youre going to. Arthur c clarke stanley kubrick 2001 a space odyssey. It depicts the differences between the written work and the movie production, and analyzes possible alternate meanings to certain themes and motifs.
A space odyssey is still the ultimate trip the new york. A space odyssey predicted the future50 years ago wired. A space odyssey souvenir program book 1968 stanley kubrick, wonderful images. The booklet features full cast and crew listing, stills from the film and a full film synopsis. Among his bestselling novels are childhoods end, 2001. In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. Finally, i put it on my ereader and began the journey. A space odyssey the following 29 files are in this category, out of 29 total. Even decades after its creation this film remains an unchallenged scifi landmark.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Much room was left to imagine the future of the space program. Look out for future releases, including one of the orbiting hilton hotel space wheel. I still found time to read, but other books, and not that one. Lets start with anthony frewin, kubricks aide since 2001, and his recollections about the directors habits in choosing titles for his movies. Space station one revolved once a minute, and the centrifugal force generated by this slow spin produced an artificial gravity equal to the moons. An original vintage movie souvenir program book measures 8 34 x 11 34 22 x 30 cm. In the novel, you first see the manape moonwatcher disposing of the body of his dad, and feeling very little about it.
A space odyssey souvenir program book 68 stanley kubrick, space wheel art by mccall. It wasnt really the spacecraft id seen plenty of them in books by then, and in. Original 2001 a space odyssey programsouvenir book. High quality 2001 space odyssey gifts and merchandise. The cast and crew listings page is signed by clarke in black pen to the bottom. A space odyssey creation and legacy probed in 50th. A space odyssey about seven years back and almost losing my mind during the overlong stargate sequence and what followed after that acid trip. Clarke and stanley kubrick teamed up on the mindblowing 1968 film 2001. The missing space would be a kind of common mistake by users here. In addition to space odyssey he has written such books as cosmigraphics. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. A space odyssey souvenir movie program stanley kubrick, arthur c. An original vintage movie souvenir program book measures 7 14 x 16 18 x 41 cm. His eyes are set on the stars, and those eyes set on the stars are about all that the book cares about.
The odyssey is a long greek poem by homer about a dude named odysseus who goes on a long voyage. Space odyssey is a series of science fiction novels by british author arthur c. Clarke, deals with themes of human evolution and technology, artificial intelligence, and extraterrestrial life. Stanley kubricks epic mindexpanding adventure traces mans journey from prehistory into the uncharted universe of the future, inviting us to.
A souvenir brochure national publishers, 1968, us first edition. I had wanted to read it for a long time, and kept trying to find time, but things got in the way. Two of clarkes early short stories may also be considered part of the series. A space odyssey souvenir booklet, published by metrogoldwynmayer in 1968, and signed by author arthur c. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. Binding paperback publisher cinerama metro goldwyn mayer.
Half a century later i still have that program, complete with a food stain, and faded writing from my 8yearold self, recording with some. This allegory about humanitys exploration of the universeand the universes reaction to humanityis a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft discovery as they embark on a mission to saturn. Space odyssey series 4 primary works 9 total works each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however the plot of each book relies on prior books in the series. Expensive but unique kits well worth a look for the serious 2001. It has been 40 years since the publication of this classic sciencefiction novel that changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. This allegory about humanitys exploration of the universe, and the. First edition soft cover 10 h x 20 w x 14 thick approx non smoking store. In 1945, he proposed global broadcasting via communication satellites in geostationary orbit. A space odyssey souvenir program book 68 stanley kubrick, cool images from the film. From the savannas of africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of saturn as man adventures to the outer rim of our solar system, 2001. A space odyssey is a marvel, a literary piece thats as fascinating as the film its covering and it offers readers a splendid at look one of the greatest films of the 20th century. The condition of the book is worn as the pictures indicate creasing, rubbing, scuffing, water marks, etc.
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