2001

<b>The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick's immortal film--and <b>changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves</b>. <p/></b>From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ventures to the outer rim of our solar system <i>2001: A Space Odyssey</i> is a journey unlike any other. <p/>This allegory about humanity's exploration of the universe--and the universe's reaction to humanity--is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft <i>Discovery </i>as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000 an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of the highest level of cognitive functioning that rivals--and perhaps threatens--the human mind. <p/> Grappling with space exploration the perils of technology and the limits of human power <i>2001: A Space Odyssey</i> continues to be an enduring classic of cinematic scope.