089332
New York
2000 (dotisak nakon 2008.)
10,5×17
meki
298
engleski
Cijena: 10,00 EUR
This is a seminal sci-fi masterpiece and one of the most influential novels of the 20th century, born from a unique and prolific collaboration between two visionaries: author Arthur C. Clarke and director Stanley Kubrick. Unlike typical film adaptations, this novel was written in tandem with the creation of the cinematic masterpiece of the same name. It was based on a collaborative screenplay that Clarke and Kubrick developed, drawing inspiration from Clarke's early short story, "The Sentinel." The plot follows humanity's evolutionary and philosophical journey from the dawn of man and the mysterious black monolith, to a cryptic discovery on the Moon, and ultimately to a dramatic deep-space expedition toward Saturn aboard the Discovery One—a voyage defined by the conflict with the legendary, sentient supercomputer, HAL 9000. This edition features a new introduction by the author himself. Writing on the threshold of the new millennium (just ahead of the actual year 2001), Clarke reflects on the creation of this monumental work, his collaboration with Kubrick, and how closely his scientific and technological visions aligned with reality. The book is an essential gem for passionate collectors of speculative fiction, fans of Kubrick's cinema, and readers looking to experience the deeper, literary dimension of a space odyssey that forever redefined our view of the cosmos and humanity's place within it.
