| 2001: A Space Odyssey Contributor(s): Clarke, Arthur C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0451457994 ISBN-13: 9780451457998 Publisher: Ace Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Mass Market Paperbound - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: A special new Introduction by the author highlights this reissue of a classic science fiction novel that changed the way people looked at the stars--and themselves. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Science Fiction - Hard Science Fiction - Fiction | Thrillers - Technological |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 1060 |
| Series: Space Odyssey |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 4.18" W x 6.76" (0.34 lbs) 320 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 34791 Reading Level: 9.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 12.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick's immortal film--and changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ventures to the outer rim of our solar system, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a journey unlike any other. This allegory about humanity's exploration of the universe--and the universe's reaction to humanity--is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft Discovery as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of the highest level of cognitive functioning that rivals--and perhaps threatens--the human mind. Grappling with space exploration, the perils of technology, and the limits of human power, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to be an enduring classic of cinematic scope. |