Designed to Feel by Peter Burchardt
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
Get it on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle
Cover of 2001: A Space Odyssey
Science Fiction· United Kingdom

2001: A Space Odyssey

by Arthur C. Clarke
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1968237 pagesEnglish
Buy on Amazon →

About This Book

Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) stands as one of the most significant works of science fiction of its era. From the prehistoric dawn of man to a space voyage to Jupiter guided by the HAL 9000 computer, Clarke's novelisation of Kubrick's film is a meditation on evolution, technology, and the next step in human development. Themes of evolution, technology, AI run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1968.

Book Details

AuthorArthur C. Clarke
Published1968
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages237
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780451457998
Editorial Score41/100
About the Category

🚀 Science Fiction

Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

Explore all Science Fiction books →
Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

Explore books from United Kingdom →

Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
notable · global
196813
✍️
About the Author
Arthur C. Clarke
United Kingdom
View Author →
Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

What to Read Next

Cover of The Road
literary-fiction

The Road

Cormac McCarthy· 2007
★Pulitzer Prize★Hugo Award
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of Never Let Me Go
literary-fiction

Never Let Me Go

Kazuo Ishiguro· 2017
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Editorial Score91/100
Cover of The Power
science-fiction

The Power

Naomi Alderman· 2016
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Editorial Score90/100
Cover of The Dispossessed
science-fiction

The Dispossessed

Ursula K. Le Guin· 1975
★Hugo Award★Nebula Award
Editorial Score83/100
Cover of The Blind Assassin
literary-fiction

The Blind Assassin

Margaret Atwood· 2000
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Editorial Score82/100
Cover of Ender's Game
science-fiction

Ender's Game

Orson Scott Card· 1986
★Hugo Award★Nebula Award
Editorial Score82/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2001: A Space Odyssey about?

From the prehistoric dawn of man to a space voyage to Jupiter guided by the HAL 9000 computer, Clarke's novelisation of Kubrick's film is a meditation on evolution, technology, and the next step in human development.

Who wrote 2001: A Space Odyssey?

2001: A Space Odyssey was written by Arthur C. Clarke, from United Kingdom. First published in 1968.

What awards has 2001: A Space Odyssey won?

2001: A Space Odyssey has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1968.

Is 2001: A Space Odyssey worth reading?

2001: A Space Odyssey is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in evolution, technology, AI.

Where can I buy 2001: A Space Odyssey?

You can buy 2001: A Space Odyssey on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is 2001: A Space Odyssey?

2001: A Space Odyssey is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is 2001: A Space Odyssey from?

2001: A Space Odyssey originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

Explore More

🚀More Science FictionBrowse all Science Fiction books🇬🇧Books from United Kingdom🇬🇧 United Kingdom literature📅1960s BooksPublished in the 1960s🏆Top 50 RankingsThe greatest books of all time