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2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by British writer Arthur C. Clarke. It was developed concurrently with Stanley Kubrick's film version and published after the release of the film. Clarke and Kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only Clarke ended up as the official author. The story is based in part on various short stories by Clarke, including "The Sentinel" . By 1992, the novel had sold three million copies worldwide. An elaboration of Clarke and Kubrick's collaborative work on this project was made in The Lost Worlds of 2001.


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Arthur C. Clarke photo
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“Open the pod bay doors, Hal.”

Source: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Arthur C. Clarke photo
Arthur C. Clarke photo

“The thing’s hollow—it goes on forever—and—oh my God!”

Source: 2001: A Space Odyssey

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