Space Odyssey Books in Order

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Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of 2001

    2001

    1994 · Arthur C. Clarke

    A novel proposing an idea about how the human race might have begun and where it might be headed, given a little help from out there. A collaboration…

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

  • Cover of 2010, odyssey two

    2010, odyssey two

    1982 · Arthur C. Clarke

    A 1982 novel by Arthur C. Clarke, written as a sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey. It answers questions left by that earlier work, including the fate of…

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  • Cover of 2061

    2061

    1988 · Arthur C. Clarke

    A 1987 novel by Arthur C. Clarke revisiting the future depicted in 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: Odyssey Two. Two space expeditions become…

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  • Cover of 3001

    3001

    1997 · Arthur C. Clarke

    A thousand years after the Jupiter Mission, astronaut Frank Poole is recovered and revived. He is surprised by how much the world has changed. Soon…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Space Odyssey books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “2001”. Start with “2001.”

How many books are in the Space Odyssey series?

We list 4 books by Arthur C. Clarke , published between 1982–1997.

Where can I buy the Space Odyssey books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.