New York: Barnes & Noble Books, U.S. 1996. Original Cloth. Very Good/Very Good Ilustrated dust jacket with color jacket painting by Lebbeus Woods. Interior black-and-white plates also by Woods. Illustrated collection of nine tales by the sf grand master, including the title story, the source for Stanley Kubrick's brilliant, controversial, and influential film adaptation, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Introduction by Clarke.

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Title: The Sentinel
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books, U.S., New York
Publication Date: 1999
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0760701784
ISBN 13: 9780760701782
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Woods, Lebbeus (illustrator)
Edition: Not Stated
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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science fiction story

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Originally published in 1983, the "2001 Anniversary Edition" of Arthur C. Clarke's The Sentinel offers insight and commentary on 10 of Clarke's most notable short stories.

In Clarke's introduction, he explores why he became the kind of writer he did, and he offers a look at the very first paragraph he ever published--in 1933. This anthology spans three decades, beginning in 1946 with the second story he published, "The Rescue Party," and offers a chance to read some of the short stories that later germinated into his most spectacular works.

It's a special treat to be able to see the beginnings of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Childhood's End, along with Clarke's thoughts on how each story came about. The truly amazing thing is that Clarke's short fiction still holds up, by and large. It's unavoidable that time would catch up with Clarke, though. In fact, he almost apologetically reminds the reader that while "Jupiter V" is dated, Sputnik was still six years in the future when it was written in 1951.

While it would have been wonderful if Clarke had added an additional introduction about the human race's journey into 2001 and beyond for this special edition, that was not to be. His most recent words in this anthology were written in 1983. But that's a minor quibble. With exceptional illustrations by Lebbeus Woods, The Sentinel is a must-read, not only for Clarke fans, but for all readers of science fiction. --Kathie Huddleston

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