Wikey @ 16/6/2016 1:00

Is it worth reading 2001: Space Odyssey after seeing the movie? It's one of my fav films of all time, but I have no idea just how much it misses out from Arthur C Clarke's novel.

Totally worth it.

Stanley Kubrick had actually wanted a book written instead of an actual script, as he finds it easier to adapt from books. But also; keep into consideration that Stanley is known for deviating from source material, he loves having the original piece of work in his hands, and pulling inspiration from that to make his adaption. The Shining is the best example; the movie of the Shining is possibly the most different from the source material than any other book adapation that I have ever seen.

Some of the differences that are included between the book and movie 2001 (besides the obvious more detail within the book) is: that in the movie they travel to Jupiter, whilst in the book they actually go to Saturn, which is 643.270.844 kilometers further than Jupiter. So the 'voyage' was a whole lot longer in the book.

Apparently it had to do with that they couldn't make a satisfying look to Saturn (With all it's rings), and we all know how much of a perfectionist Stanley is when making his movie (mentally destroying Shelly Duvall during the filming of The Shining for example, as well as torturing Malcom McDowell in Clockwork Orange with the 'eye' scene). So, they just decided to cut out everything that had to do with Saturn in the movie.

Which was quite interesting to find out. I am not far enough in the book yet to say any other significantly big differences, but I'll keep you updated! :)

Miko @ 16/6/2016 6:07

Wikey @ 16/6/2016 1:00 Is it worth reading 2001: Space Odyssey after seeing the movie? It's one of my fav films of all time, but I have no idea just how much it misses out from Arthur C Clarke's novel. Totally worth it. Stanley Kubrick had actually wanted a book written instead of an actual script, as he finds it easier to adapt from books. But also; keep into consideration that Stanley is known for deviating from source material, he loves having the original piece of work in his hands, and pulling inspiration from that to make his adaption. The Shining is the best example; the movie of the Shining is possibly the most different from the source material than any other book adapation that I have ever seen. Some of the differences that are included between the book and movie 2001 (besides the obvious more detail within the book) is: that in the movie they travel to Jupiter, whilst in the book they actually go to Saturn, which is 643.270.844 kilometers further than Jupiter. So the 'voyage' was a whole lot longer in the book. Apparently it had to do with that they couldn't make a satisfying look to Saturn (With all it's rings), and we all know how much of a perfectionist Stanley is when making his movie (mentally destroying Shelly Duvall during the filming of The Shining for example, as well as torturing Malcom McDowell in Clockwork Orange with the 'eye' scene). So, they just decided to cut out everything that had to do with Saturn in the movie. Which was quite interesting to find out. I am not far enough in the book yet to say any other significantly big differences, but I'll keep you updated! :)

What's funny is it all started with a short story from Clarke called "The Sentinel". This is essentially the first part of the book up through finding the Sentinel on the Moon. And yes, the book has it all be Saturn, but for continuity sake, Clarke switched it to Jupiter in the following three books. ;)

Shhhh :p

I wanna be Jon Snow going into the following books.

Miko @ 16/6/2016 6:41

Shhhh :p I wanna be Jon Snow going into the following books.

Yeah, I've intentionally tried not to talk much about the plots, because they change very much from book to book, but still feel connected.

But giving away the switch to Jupiter doesn't ruin anything. ;)

Wikey @ 15/6/2016 20:00

Is it worth reading 2001: Space Odyssey after seeing the movie? It's one of my fav films of all time, but I have no idea just how much it misses out from Arthur C Clarke's novel.

But going back to this, you will not find the film ruined by the book nor vice versa- you'll still be very happy watching the movie and won't suddenly go "They did this so much better in the book!"

I wish I could say the same for Childhood's End which was recently adapted into a miniseries. We stopped watching because the variation just seemed too much (and the book is just awesome).

Tied between Aeneid by Virgil and Iliad by Homer, but I tend to lean toward the Aeneid

For you guys that enjoy Sci-Fi/Fantasy ... I read a lot of Piers Anthony as a teenager, and recently went back to re-read the "Incarnations of Immortality" series.

It's a great read.

Dadd @ 17/6/2016 15:53

For you guys that enjoy Sci-Fi/Fantasy ... I read a lot of Piers Anthony as a teenager, and recently went back to re-read the "Incarnations of Immortality" series. It's a great read.

Been a long time since I've read any of those, but loved his mix of humor and fantasy. The crazy thing about Anthony is you have to be prepared for him to write a trilogy, then 5000 more books added on to the trilogy. Anthony is not alone in that, but he is definitely a big offender when it comes to this (especially the Apprentice Adept series). :)

I read Under the Dome and it was a lot of fun, but I can't get through The Stand, and I've tried a couple of times. But one day I will read it.

I like everything I've read by Douglas Coupland, especially jPod, which was turned into a very short-lived television series on CBC in Canada.

The Stand is good (especially the extended version) but it does take time to work through, because you get introduced to a bunch of characters before Captain Trips even hits, let alone the struggle afterwards, then the ultimate build up to the battle of good and evil after Captain Trips kills most of the population.

Miko @ 16/6/2016 6:07

the Shining is possibly the most different from the source material than any other book adapation that I have ever seen.

Books are for squares

But, The Old Man and the Sea, Waiting for Godot, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime and The Stranger by Albert Camus

Teos @ 18/6/2016 18:58

But, The Old Man and the Sea, Waiting for Godot, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime and The Stranger by Albert Camus

you like giving yourself a stranger?

Boc @ 18/6/2016 22:08

Miko @ 16/6/2016 6:07 the Shining is possibly the most different from the source material than any other book adapation that I have ever seen.

I MEANT IN A GOOD WAY!!!

Book and movie from the Shining are so different - yet equally good.

Unlike what those 2 have created... D&D, the ruiners of dreams, the crusher of hopes, the multiple unburnt, the destroyer of theories, the first -and last- of their name.