&sq=&lang=&file=File:The_Martian_(Weir_novel).jpg) Original ebook cover | |
| Author | Andy Weir |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | R. C. Bray, Wil Wheaton |
| Cover artist | Eric White |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Published | 2011 (self-published); February 2014 (Crown) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print, e-book, audio |
| Pages | 369 |
| ISBN | 978-0-8041-3902-1 |
| OCLC | 890014492 |
| 813/.6 | |
| LC Class | PS3623.E446 M37 2014 |
The Martian is a 2011 science fiction debut novel written by Andy Weir. The book was originally self-published on Weir's blog, in a serialized format.[1] In 2014, the book was re-released after Crown Publishing Group purchased the exclusive publishing rights. The story follows an American astronaut, Mark Watney, as he becomes stranded alone on Mars in 2035[2] and must improvise in order to survive.[3][4][5]
A film adaptation, The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, was released in October 2015.[6]
- ^ Dickerson, Kelly. "The surprising story of how Andy Weir's self-published book 'The Martian' topped best seller lists and got a movie deal". Business Insider. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ Weir, Andy (January 5, 2015). "FaceBook – Andy Weir's Page – Timeline Photos (comment)". Facebook. Retrieved November 16, 2015. "Ares 3 launched on July 7, 2035. They landed on Mars (Sol 1) on November 7, 2035. The story begins on Sol 6, which is November 12, 2035." – Andy Weir
- ^ Shippey, Tom (February 7, 2014). "Book Review: 'The Martian' by Andy Weir; 'Red Rising' by Pierce Brown". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on February 16, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ Ayres, Jeff (February 11, 2014). "Andy Weir delivers with 'The Martian'". Yahoo!. Associated Press. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
- ^ Catucci, Nick (February 12, 2014). "The Martian (2014)". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (June 10, 2015). "Fox Moves Ridley Scott's 'The Martian' to October". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 10, 2015.