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2001: A Space Odyssey is one of the most popular science fiction novels of all time. The novel’s forte lies in intertwining hard science with boundless fantasy immaculately. Summary Of The Book Long ago in the prehistoric times, a gargantuan monolith descended on earth. It facilitated the evolution and transformation of the primitive human civilization into a race of super intelligent beings. But what were the origins of the gigantic slab of stone? What was its significance? Where did it go? All these cosmic question are answered by Arthur Charles Clarke in his magnum opus, 2001: A Space Odyssey. 2001: A Space Odyssey is based on six distinct predominant themes, namely evolution of mankind, inherent hazards associated with the advancement of technology, space exploration, technological glitches, perils of nuclear warfare, and necessary equipment and resources for a space voyage. This proverbial science fiction book provides a ring side view of a space expedition to millions of readers who have limited knowledge of astronomy. The book was conceived alongside an eponymous movie directed by renowned director Stanley Kubrick. Actually, the novel is loosely based on a short story titled The Sentinel written by Clarke in 1948. There are three sequels to this epic novel and they are 2010: Odyssey Two, 2061: Odyssey Three, and 3001: The Final Odyssey. About Arthur Charles Clarke                                       Sir Arthur Charles Clarke was born in the year 1917 in Minehead, Somerset County, England. Since early childhood he was fascinated by science fiction stories. Throughout his life, he endeavored to popularize science among the masses. He is sometimes referred to as a “Science Visionary” for his extraordinary scientific farsightedness. Apart from 2001: A Space Odyssey, Arthur Charles Clarke penned many books, some of them are Childhood’s End, The City and the Stars, A Fall of Moondust, Against the Fall of Night, Dolphin Island, The Deep Range, The Fountains of Paradise, The Ghost from the Grand Bank, Rendezvous with Rama, and Prelude to Space. Arthur Charles Clarke followed a futuristic style of writing mingled with optimism. He maintained unflinching faith in the inexorable advancement of science. Clarke was educated at King's College, London and obtained First Class Honors in Mathematics and Physics. He had been associated with a number of scientific organizations like the British Interplanetary Society. During his lifetime, the author was bestowed with diverse accolades, some of them are the Sri Lankabhimanya, the Telluride Tech Festival Award of Technology, the UNESCO–Kalinga Prize, the Hugo award, and the Stuart Ballantine Medal. The legendary writer breathed his last at the age of 90 in his adopted home, Sri Lanka.