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2061: Odyssey Three
 
2061: Odyssey Three
Author: Arthur C. Clarke

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Publisher: Del Rey
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780345351739 - ISBN-10: 0345351738
Publication Date: 11/12/1987
Pages: 279


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Audio Cassette

Book Description:
Arthur C. Clark, creator of one of the world's best-loved science fiction tales, revisits the most famous future ever imagined in this NEW YORK TIMES bestseller, as two expeditions into space become inextricably tangled. Heywood Floyd, survivor of two previous encounters with the mysterious monloiths, must again confront Dave Bowman, HAL, and an alien race that has decided that Mankind is to play a part in the evolution of the galaxy whether it wishes to or not.


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Michael G. (doctorslime) - Saginaw, MI wrote on 1/5/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

First there was 2001, Then 2010 the mission to jupiter, then there was 2061 the third mission...Yes there is a fourth mission 3001. This review is about 2061. In 2061 Heywood Floyd the only survivor of the two previous missions returns to once again confront Dave Bowman, or what ever Dave has become, and a newly independent HAL, along with the power of an alien race that has decided Humanity is to play a place in the evolution of the galaxy whether it wishes to or not. Is this Creative Design? You need only to read to find out.


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Gerhard O. (nccorthu) wrote on 8/21/2006...




If you have liked the first 2 of Clarke's Odyssey series you'll like this one. a bit more knowledge about the monolith.

Kerry B. (kera108) wrote on 6/16/2006...


Revisiting the most famous future ever imagined.

Bob C. (BobC1807) wrote on 5/15/2006...


The final installment of the saga that began with Clarke's epic, 2001: A Space Odyssey. A must read for any fan of science fiction!!!


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