CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). 2001 A Space Odyssey. New York: The New American Library, 1968.
Sale 1335 - Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie
Jun 6, 2024
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$500 -
$700
Sold for $1,207
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). 2001 A Space Odyssey. New York: The New American Library, 1968.
8vo. Original black and blue boards, illustrated endpapers (slightly leaned); in unrestored unclipped dust jacket (front flap vertically creased).
FIRST EDITION. WITH A BOOKPLATE SIGNED BY CLARKE tipped to the half-title. 2001 A Space Odyssey was the author's novelization 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 & Nicholls, p. 231). Currey, p. 115.
Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie
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