2001 A Space Odyssey -
Arthur C. Clarke, Stanley Kubrick
1968 - The New American Library, New York - First Edition
‘Unless you obey my instructions, I shall be forced to disconnect you.’
A superior first edition of this science fiction cult classic, that captured and expanded on the vision of Stanley Kubrick’s film, housed in a custom clamshell case.
‘2001 A Space Odyssey’ was the author's novelisation based on the joint screenplay by Clarke and Stanley Kubrick. With the success of both the book and film, Clarke became perhaps the best ‘known science fiction writer in the world’ (Clarke & Clute). Provenance: Small ownership inscription of a ‘Dann Campbell’ to verso of front free endpaper.
References” Nicholls & Clute, The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, 231. Currey, Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors, 115.
Octavo (book size 21.7x14.5cm), pp. 221 [3]. In publisher’s black cloth over light blue paper boards, spine lettered in silver and blue foil, black end papers illustrated with blue photographs, rear board with ‘H0269’ stamped in silver to lower edge. Dust jacket priced ‘$4.95’ to upper corner of front flap. Condition: Near fine, slight toning to edges of paper boards, in near fine dust jacket, small closed tear to head of spine, and just a hint of toning to edges, in far better condition than usually encountered. Ref: 112621 Price: HK$ 15,000
A superior first edition of this science fiction cult classic, that captured and expanded on the vision of Stanley Kubrick’s film, housed in a custom clamshell case.
‘2001 A Space Odyssey’ was the author's novelisation based on the joint screenplay by Clarke and Stanley Kubrick. With the success of both the book and film, Clarke became perhaps the best ‘known science fiction writer in the world’ (Clarke & Clute). Provenance: Small ownership inscription of a ‘Dann Campbell’ to verso of front free endpaper.
References” Nicholls & Clute, The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, 231. Currey, Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors, 115.
Octavo (book size 21.7x14.5cm), pp. 221 [3]. In publisher’s black cloth over light blue paper boards, spine lettered in silver and blue foil, black end papers illustrated with blue photographs, rear board with ‘H0269’ stamped in silver to lower edge. Dust jacket priced ‘$4.95’ to upper corner of front flap. Condition: Near fine, slight toning to edges of paper boards, in near fine dust jacket, small closed tear to head of spine, and just a hint of toning to edges, in far better condition than usually encountered. Ref: 112621 Price: HK$ 15,000