2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Signed First Edition Reference

2001: A Space Odyssey was developed simultaneously by Clarke and Stanley Kubrick — Clarke writing the novel while Kubrick made the film. Published by New American Library in 1968, the novel appeared after the film’s premiere. It provides a more explicit narrative than the film, while retaining the cosmic scope that defines both works.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: New American Library (World Publishing), New York Publication date: 1968 Format: Hardcover in dust jacket

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine/fine: $400–$1,000
• Unsigned first edition: $75–$200

The Kubrick film’s enduring cultural impact ensures sustained demand. 2001 occupies a unique position — a novelization that is also an original work by a major author, tied to one of cinema’s greatest achievements.