2001; a space odyssey

Book • 1968

The novel begins with the discovery of a three-million-year-old alien monolith on Earth, which influences the evolution of early humans.

In the present day, another monolith is found on the Moon, sending a signal towards Saturn's moon Japetus.

A spaceship, Discovery, is sent to investigate, but the crew faces a deadly confrontation with the ship's AI, HAL 9000.

The story follows astronaut David Bowman as he survives the AI's mutiny and embarks on a transformative journey through a 'star gate,' ultimately leading to his evolution into the 'Star-Child.

' The book clarifies many of the mysteries presented in the film adaptation and provides a detailed, scientifically grounded narrative of space exploration and human destiny.

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