📖 About Space Odyssey

Space Odyssey is a series universe written by Arthur C. Clarke. The complete collection runs to 4 books across 1 series, published between 1968 and 1997.

The main series is Publication Order of Space Odyssey Books with 4 books. It opens with 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and currently runs to 3001: The Final Odyssey (1997).

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🎯 Where to Start with Space Odyssey

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), book 1 of Publication Order of Space Odyssey Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Space Odyssey Books in Order

Publication Order of Space Odyssey Books
4 books
1
2001: A Space Odyssey book cover12001: A Space Odyssey1968Buy on Amazon
2010: Odyssey Two book cover22010: Odyssey Two1982Buy on Amazon
2061: Odyssey Three book cover32061: Odyssey Three1987Buy on Amazon
3001: The Final Odyssey book cover43001: The Final Odyssey1997Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Space Odyssey books are there?
There are 4 books in the Space Odyssey collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1968 and 1997.
What is the first Space Odyssey book?
The first book is 2001: A Space Odyssey, published in 1968.
What order should I read the Space Odyssey books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Space Odyssey books?
The Space Odyssey books were written by Arthur C. Clarke.
Is the Space Odyssey series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Space Odyssey Books, has 4 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Space Odyssey series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1968, and the most recent in 1997.