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Overview

"A daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001."

*Carl Sagan

Nine years after the disastrous Discovery mission to Jupiter in 2001, a joint U.S.-Soviet expedition sets out to rendezvous with the derelict spacecraft *to search the memory banks of the mutinous computer HAL 9000 for clues to what went wrong . . . and what became of Commander Dave Bowman.

Without warning, a Chinese expedition targets the same objective, turning the recovery mission into a frenzied race for the precious information Discovery may hold about the enigmatic monolith that orbits Jupiter.

Meanwhile, the being that was once ...

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Overview

"A daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001."

*Carl Sagan

Nine years after the disastrous Discovery mission to Jupiter in 2001, a joint U.S.-Soviet expedition sets out to rendezvous with the derelict spacecraft *to search the memory banks of the mutinous computer HAL 9000 for clues to what went wrong . . . and what became of Commander Dave Bowman.

Without warning, a Chinese expedition targets the same objective, turning the recovery mission into a frenzied race for the precious information Discovery may hold about the enigmatic monolith that orbits Jupiter.

Meanwhile, the being that was once Dave Bowman *the only human to unlock the mystery of the monolith *streaks toward Earth on a vital mission of its own . . .

"Clarke deftly blends discovery, philosophy, and a newly acquired sense of play."

*Time

"2010 is easily Clarkes' best book in over a decade."

*The San Diego Tribune

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Carl Sagan
A daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780345303066
  • Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 1/28/1984
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Edition description: Reissue
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 352
  • Sales rank: 100,735
  • Lexile: 990L (what's this?)
  • Series: Space Odyssey Series , #2
  • Product dimensions: 4.10 (w) x 6.85 (h) x 0.95 (d)

Meet the Author

Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time. He was an international treasure in many other ways, including the fact that a 1945 article by him led to the invention of satellite technology. Books by Clarke -- both fiction and nonfiction -- have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. He died in 2008.

Biography

Widely considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time, Arthur C. Clarke turned his formidable technical knowledge and lively creative imagination into an amazing career that spanned the fields of literature, invention, futurology, and entertainment.

Born in 1917 in the seaside town of Minehad in Somerset, England, Clarke developed an early interest in both science and its literary sister, speculative science fiction. After secondary school he moved to London and joined the British Interplanetary Society, where he contributed articles to the Society's bulletin. During WWII, he joined the RAF, working in the experimental trials of Ground Controlled Approach Radar, the forerunner of today's air traffic control systems. (This experience inspired his only non-science fiction novel, 1963's Glide Path.) In a technical paper written in 1945 for the UK periodical Wireless World, he set out the principles of satellite communication that would lead to the global satellite systems in use today.

After WWII, he attended King's College, London, on scholarship and received first class honors in Physics and Mathematics. He sold his first sci-fi story to Astounding Science Fiction magazine in May of 1946. From that point on, he never stopped writing. Some of his more notable works include Childhood's End, Rendezvous with Rama, and The Fountains of Paradise.

In 1964, Clarke was approached by film auteur Stanley Kubrick to collaborate on a science fiction movie script. The material chosen for adaptation was Clarke's 1948 short story "The Sentinel," an eerie tale about the discovery of an extraterrestrial artifact. Over the next four years, he expanded the story into a full-length novel, while simultaneously writing the screenplay with Kubrick. In 1968, both versions of 2001: A Space Odyssey debuted to great acclaim. Clarke also worked in television -- as a consultant during the CBS news coverage of the Apollo 12 and 15 space missions and as creator of two distinguished series, "Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World" and "Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers."

In 1954, Clarke visited Sri Lanka (then called Ceylon). He fell in love with the country and settled there in 1956, founding a guided diving service and continuing to produce his astonishing books and articles. On March 19, 2008, he died in Sri Lanka at the age of 90, leaving behind an impressive literary legacy and millions of bereft fans.

Good To Know

Clarke shared an Oscar nomination with Stanley Kubrick for the screenplay of 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Clarke was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998.

In 1986, the Science Fiction Writers of America bestowed on Clarke the title of Grand Master.

At home in Sri Lanka, Clarke survived the deadly Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004 that caused the deaths of more than a quarter million people.

Clarke was an expert scuba diver and in 1956 founded a guided diving service in Sri Lanka, then known as Ceylon.

In Profiles of the Future (1962), Clarke set forth his "Three Laws," provocative observations on science, science fiction, and society:

  • "When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is impossible, he is very probably wrong."
  • "The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible."
  • "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
      1. Date of Birth:
        December 16, 1917
      2. Place of Birth:
        Minehead, Somerset, England
      1. Date of Death:
        March 19, 2008
      2. Place of Death:
        Sri Lanka
      1. Education:
        1948, King's College, London, first-class honors in Physics and Mathematics

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    • Anonymous

      Posted October 24, 2007

      An Answer to Many Unanswered Questions

      In the previous novel, 2001: A Space Odyssey, several events have occured that lead many people to not only enjoy the journey, but scratch their heads in puzzlement. What exactly happened to Commander Dave Bowman? What's up with Hal? The only way to know is to take the same journey as we once did before - through the deep void of Space against the well concealed mysteries of the universe. Buckle up.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted April 21, 2006

      Best book I've read this year

      If possible, it's even better than 2001. I love his ideas, they're almost genius. I can't wait to get started on the next book in the series!

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    • Anonymous

      Posted February 17, 2006

      Wow!

      Clarke capitalizes on 2001 in an extraordinary way. He pays homage to the first, but takes the reader further than I ever imagined. In my opinion, the closing pages of the epilogue is among the best science fiction ever put into print. I just wish Clarke would write a book about which of us eventually do...

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    • Anonymous

      Posted November 15, 2005

      awesome book

      great book, but i wish Clarke would've followed the book version of 2001 rather than the movie, but is still good nontheless.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted June 1, 2005

      worthy sequel, not as good as original

      The continuing saga of the monolith, Heywood Floyd, and the being that was once Dave Bowman is worthy of the original. Protagonist Floyd boards a Russian spaceship to Jupiter to find out what happened to the Discovery and its crew. HAL and Dave Bowman make return appearances, and the book ends with a bang. 2010 stands on its own, but is best appreciated by fans of 2001. Since 2001's movie and novel were slightly different, 2010 follows the story of the movie. (It's been a long time since I've seen it, but I remember the movie version of 2010 being pretty good too.)

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    • Anonymous

      Posted January 21, 2002

      Must Read!

      Amusing, great storyline, greatly profound! This man never stops does he? Dr. Floyd remains my favorite character throughout the books and it was great seeing his character more illuminated in this book. Full of great, colorful characters, 2010 must not be missed by any Clarke fans.

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    • Anonymous

      Posted August 12, 2001

      Great book!

      Wonderful! Now just imagine that happened for real!

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    • Anonymous

      Posted July 21, 2001

      An Odyssey Enters The Doors of Mystery...

      2010: Odyssey Two entered the realm of mystery and suspense. It's an excellent page-turner, and you're anxiously awaiting what happens next! Outstanding book for a sequel!

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    • Anonymous

      Posted May 31, 2000

      An absolutely outstanding book

      This book, though slightly slower than 2001, was just as exciting as any book I have ever read. It does get a touch boring in the beginning, but the end is well worth waiting for, I guarantee it. If you have ever liked any science fiction book than you should definately take the time to read this book...

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