Título: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Penguin Galaxy)
Autor: Arthur C. Clarke
Sinopse: A deluxe hardcover edition of the wondrous space adventure that is the basis for Stanley Kubrick’s Oscar-winning film—now celebrating its 50th anniversary
Part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman
Winner of the AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books | 50 Covers competition
Written when landing on the moon was still a dream, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a science-fiction classic that has changed the way we look at the stars—and ourselves. On the moon, an enigma is uncovered. So great are the implications that, for the first time, men are sent deep into our solar system. But before they can reach their destination, things begin to go very wrong. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn at the turn of the 21st century, Arthur C. Clarke takes us on a journey unlike any other. Brilliant, compulsive, and prophetic, and the basis for the immensely influential Stanley Kubrick film, 2001: A Space Odyssey tackles the enduring theme of man’s—and technology’s—place in the universe and lives on as a landmark achievement in storytelling.
Penguin Galaxy
Six of our greatest masterworks of science fiction and fantasy, in dazzling collector-worthy hardcover editions, and featuring a series introduction by #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, Penguin Galaxy represents a constellation of achievement in visionary fiction, lighting the way toward our knowledge of the universe, and of ourselves. From historical legends to mythic futures, monuments of world-building to mind-bending dystopias, these touchstones of human invention and storytelling ingenuity have transported millions of readers to distant realms, and will continue for generations to chart the frontiers of the imagination.
The Once and Future King by T. H. White
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
Dune by Frank Herbert
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Neuromancer by William Gibson
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “2001: A Space Odyssey (Penguin Galaxy)”, de Arthur C. Clarke, publicado pela editora Penguin Classics, em 2016 e com 256 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Penguin Classics
Páginas: 256
Ano: 2016-10-25
Edição: Reprint
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0143111574
ISBN13: 9780143111573
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Penguin Classics oferecem uma experiência de leitura marcada pela diversidade de vozes e épocas, com obras que transitam entre a antiguidade e o século XX. O catálogo privilegia textos que exploram conflitos humanos profundos, como dilemas morais, crises existenciais e tensões sociais, frequentemente ambientados em contextos históricos ou culturais muito distintos. A linguagem varia do rigor acadêmico das traduções e notas críticas até a prosa poética e experimental, como nas narrativas em fluxo de consciência. Há obras com clima sombrio e suspense psicológico, ao lado de clássicos da literatura política e filosófica. Essa amplitude sugere leitores que apreciam tanto o aprofundamento intelectual quanto o contato com histórias que desafiam convenções e exploram a complexidade da condição humana.
