Damien Sullivan writes: On Thu, Dec 19, 2002 at 06:34:51PM -0800, definitely what wrote: > You are probably thinking of "The Sentinel", a 1948 short story by > Clarke on which the movie (and the novel) were based. But Kubrick and > Clarke indeed collaborated on both movie and novel. I think I remember Clarke saying the novel was his. Like in the preface to 2001. And Kubrick isn't credited on the cover or title page. I suppose i might be splitting hairs, but i did say "collaborated". Since the novel arose concurrently with the movie, it is a given that the work Kubrick did tangibly influenced the book. rone -- New from the makers of Li'l Swimmers: Li'l Eaters. Edible underwear that looks just like Mommy's and Daddy's! - Kibo