Watch the clip titled title sequence for the film 2001. The odyssey is a long greek poem by homer about a dude named odysseus who goes on a long voyage. Art by marmoc percy jackson fan art, percy jackson books, percy jackson. May 25, 2015 opening title sequence 2001 a space odyssey 1968 duration. See more ideas about 2001 a space odyssey, stanley kubrick and sci fi movies. So whats up with the title is that clarke is saying, that old greek dude went on a long voyage and had adventures way back when, and so heres a story about the future of 2001, when some other dude is going to go on an awesome voyage also. Clarke to kubricks exhaustive research to the actual shooting and release of the movie. In 2001, a space station orbiting mars is doomed to destruction by a meteor strike.
Typically early printed books and especially manuscripts. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A space odyssey is the 1968 science fiction novel written by arthur c. Originally performed february 1867 at a concert of the wiener mannergesangsverein vienna mens choral association. The book is about how a peaceful alien invasion of a race only known as the overlords takes place. The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of stanley kubricks immortal filmand changed. Expression sketch of kassandra from assassins creed odyssey. Opening title sequence 2001 a space odyssey 1968 youtube. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Clarke collaborated with stanley kubrick to produce the novel version of 2001.
Filled with illustrations and memorabilia from the making of 2001, this book will. It has been celebrated for its beauty and mystery, its realistic depiction of space travel and dazzling display of visual effects, the breathtaking scope of its story, which reaches across millions of years, and the thoughtprovoking depth of its meditation on evolution, technology and. Jan 23, 2014 trying to talk about the plot of 2001. A space odyssey is a true classic in how films look on the screen and the artistic sensibility behind it. A space odyssey and its film adaptation were written and produced concurrently by clarke and film director stanley kubrick. The film is a sequel to the first film and is based on clarkes space odyssey series second book. A space odyssey is possibly the ultimate example of using music to tell a story in an opening title sequence, ostensibly. Space odyssey is a series of science fiction novels by british author arthur c. As we see in the beginning of the movie a bunch of apes the early men come across the monolith and they have no idea what it is. Id like to add a section that would provide a very brief say, one sentence overview of how both the novel and film were written somewhat collaboratively by clarke and kubrick, along with a see also or see main article link to the extended discussion at 2001. Clarke 19172008 was one of the supreme science fiction writers of the century and achieved vast popularity with 2001.
A space odyssey 1968 141 min adventure scifi 6 april 1968 usa 8. The following content is mainly based off of arthur c. The monolith rescues herb marik and transpors him to an area similar to jalessas kingdom. I had wanted to read it for a long time, and kept trying to find time, but things got in the way. The opening sequence with the sun rising over the earth and the moon. Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. A space odyssey is like trying to talk about the robot in pulp fiction. A space odyssey 1968 in order to provide the basis for the brilliant film of the same name.
What do you think about the cinematography in 2001. Clarke is a good first contact book, and i enjoyed it far more than 2001. Issue a group of books issued by the publisher as a discrete unit. I was asked by a friend why had i never read the iconic scifi book, 2001 space odyssey. Mar 27, 2012 here is the interpretation i learned in my film class and always thought was the most widely held. A space odyssey was written, mankind had not yet set foot on the moon. At times, issue refers to timing, such as the first. Both the novel and the film are partially based on clarkes 1948 short story the sentinel, an entry in a bbc short story competition, and encounter in the dawn. A space odyssey 1968 directed by stanley kubrick starring. Clarke 19172008 wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short stories and essays covering science fiction and science fact in a career spanning more than six decades. See more ideas about title sequence, movie titles, opening credits. A space odyssey 1968 is widely regarded as one of the best films ever made. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author.
What is the meaning behind the opening scene of 2001. A space odyssey, produced and directed by stanley kubrick and based on a screenplay written by both kubrick and arthur c. A space odyssey as one of the astronauts on the mission to track the source of an alien artifact found on the moon. Clarke and the 1968 film directed by stanley kubrick. The novel was written concurrently with kubricks film version and published shortly after the film premiered. Other notable works include his rama series of novels and the hugo awardwinning short story the star. A space odyssey symbolically describes the story of mankinds life. The space exploration programs in the united states and the soviet union were only in the early stages. Kubrick space odysseyart of the titledr strangeloveopening creditsstop.
Imprint satement of place, publisher and date of publication on a books title page. In fact few would have tipped it for even shortlived glory. A space odyssey brought space science to the general masses. A space odyssey culminates in the final evolutionary change of the human race at the beginning of the epic film, the aliens plant the first monolith in. The only resemblance of a plot comes in when hal 9000 appears. The perfect collaboration between book and film originally posted at fantasy literature arthur c. This book also shows a realistic interpretation of how ai and man react to each other.
With regard to its philosophical, dramatic and technological aspects, i felt that the content of 2001 did not transcend the canon of priorart as exemplified by the likes of star trek andor many other examples from the likes of the twilight. Upfront, somewhat of a refinement on some of the other answers. This is the most complete book on the film to datefrom stanley kubricks first meeting with screenwriter arthur c. Interestingly, the first novel of the series, 2001. For the opening sequence involving tribes of apes, professional mime daniel. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Clark, who simultaneously published a hardcover at the same time. Oct 21, 2010 the final sequence of 2001 is speculation through imagination, positing a new xanadu, a world of wonders where time and space no longer exist, just as the rest of the film speculates on various. Opening title sequence 2001 a space odyssey 1968 duration. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. The final sequence of 2001 is speculation through imagination, positing a new xanadu, a world of wonders where time and space no longer exist, just as the rest of the film speculates on various. Clarkes novel 2001 a space odyssey, his short story the sentinel, and kubricks famous film, 2001.
How the 2001 opening title sequence musically sums up the movie. Kubrick liked to work from books, and since a suitable one did not yet exist they would write it. The extreme horizontal format of this copy is a reflection on the films original cinerama format and its 24 pages are a mixture of glossy paper and translucent vellum. As a fan of stanley kubrick and cinema in general, i find that the cinematography of 2001. Order of space odyssey books space odyssey is a series of science fiction novels by british author arthur c. Odyssey two would also be adapted to film by peter hyams in 1984. Today we may consider it as common place, but in 1968 when the. Today we may consider it as common place, but in 1968 when the film was released, humankind had yet to walk on the moon. The music is also sprach zarathustra, by richard strauss. Set piece for director stanley kubrick, four million years since the dawn of man sequence, astronauts on the surface of the moon investigate a mysterious monolith identical to the ones the apes saw, in 2001. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c.
Clarke, and was inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. A space odyssey was first released, few would have predicted it would still be feted nearly half a century later. A space odyssey 1968 is overrated and self indulgent. A space odyssey consists of testimony from kubricks collaborators and commentary from critics and historians. The iconic star gate sequence in 2001, when dave bowman, the films. The iconic star gate sequence in 2001, when dave bowman, the films protagonist, hurtles in his space pod through a corridor of swimming kaleidoscopic colors, could even be timed, with. A space odyssey is the debut book in space odyssey series written by bestselling british author arthur c. It entails the nature between man and the unknown while giving life to the universe around the main cast of characters. A novelisation of th e fi lm released after th e film s premiere was in part written concurrently with the screenplay. A space odyss ey is a 1968 epi c science fiction fi lm produced and directed by stanley kubrick. Among his bestselling novels are childhoods end, 2001. I still found time to read, but other books, and not that one.
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