2001: Book Guide, Author and Facts
2001 by Arthur C. Clarke — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
A novel that proposes an idea about how the human race might have begun and where it might be headed...given a little help from out there. A colaboration of ideas with director Stanley Kubrick in the late 1960's it begins at "the dawn of man" and then leaps to the year 2001 where a mission to Saturn (Jupiter in the film) is mounted to try and answer questions raised by the discovery of an ancient artifact dug up on the moon. Though not particularly fast paced, the science is good, and there are a few hair raising events. There are also interesting speculations about the future, such as the space shuttle, and a device eerily similar to an iPad. Leaving plenty of room for contemplation and the appreciation for the inevitable trials of space travel, this is one of the truly landmark pieces of hard science fiction.
Quick facts about 2001
- Title: 2001
- Author: Arthur C. Clarke
- First published: 1968
- Genre: human-computer interaction, computers, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL17365W
Where to read 2001
2001 by Arthur C. Clarke is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 2001 about?
A novel that proposes an idea about how the human race might have begun and where it might be headed...given a little help from out there.
Who wrote 2001?
2001 was written by Arthur C. Clarke.
When was 2001 published?
2001 was first published in 1968.
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