''The Lost Worlds of 2001'' is a 1972 book by English writer
Arthur C. Clarke, published as an accompaniment to the novel ''
2001: A Space Odyssey''.
The book consists in part of behind-the-scenes notes from Clarke concerning scriptwriting (and rewriting), as well as production issues. The core of the book, however, comprises excerpts from the proto-novel and an early screenplay that did not make it into the final version. Alternative settings for launch preparation, the
EVA
Eva or EVA may refer to:
* Eva (name), a feminine given name
Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional characters
* Eva (Dynamite Entertainment), a comic book character by Dynamite Entertainment
* Eva (''Devil May Cry''), Dante's mother in t ...
scene where astronaut
Frank Poole
The ''Space Odyssey'' series is a series of science fiction novels by the writer Arthur C. Clarke. Two of the novels have been made into feature films, released in 1968 and 1984 respectively. Two of Clarke's early short stories may also be c ...
is lost, and varying dialogues concerning the
HAL 9000
HAL 9000 is a fictional artificial intelligence character and the main antagonist in Arthur C. Clarke's ''Space Odyssey'' series. First appearing in the 1968 film '' 2001: A Space Odyssey'', HAL ( Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer ...
unit are among the elements and scenes featured.
Also included is the original 1948 short story "
The Sentinel", the germ of the film's script.
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1972 books
Space Odyssey
Books by Arthur C. Clarke
British books
New American Library books