A book on the making of the film with a foreword by spielberg also treats the film throughout as effectively a collaboration between stanley kubrick and steven spielberg. A look behind the future, a promotional documentary from the 1960s, takes you inside the making of stanley kubricks classic film, 2001. Only 1,500 copies, all signed by christiane kubrick. If youre wondering, its not a comprehensive narrative. In addition, the filmmaker and writer michael bensons book space odyssey.
Apr 10, 2015 all of kubricks films deal with addressing the darker sides of human nature, but none more so blatantly than a clockwork orange. Stanley kubrick s full metal jacket is more like a book of short stories than a novel, a strangely shapeless film from the man whose work usually imposes a ferociously consistent vision on his material. The move proved to be a masterstroke, and what resulted was a true collaboration in the heist. Kubricks 2001 and the paintings in the beyond the infinite hotel room. Im talking, of course, about the opening sequence to stanley kubricks 2001. The stanley kubrick archives this book of archives is partly biography and partly cinematography.
Aug 04, 2016 signed kubricks code on dvd includes the pdf companion ebook you can also listen to my conspiracy theories and unpopular culture podcast about this project trust me, you wont regret it. Im talking, of course, about the opening sequence to stanley kubrick s 2001. The book is really welldesigned and thought out, organized like a reference book, which is how i suppose kubrick. This is the best book for anyone who is totally gaga for 2001. Filmography and awards of stanley kubrick wikipedia. Why is stanley kubrick considered as such a genius. The shape of this book is a little cumbersome due to the thickness of the spine and relatively tall pages so they dont stay open, but a definitive volume nonethe. A space odyssey, its a collaboration between writer piers bizony, the kubrick estate, and paris. A space odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by stanley kubrick.
I read a library copy of eyes wide open, the raphael memoir about writing ews with kubrick, and i think i remember him listing some of the books kubrick sent him to read. From early work with paths of glory to lolita, to his coffeeblack comedy doctor strangelove, the droog dystopia a clockwork orange, and later with the shining and the unblinking stare into the vietnam war with full metal jacket, and in 1999, his final film, eyes wide shut, stanley kubrick is one of the most wellknown names in cinema of all time. Stanley kubrick 2001 a space odyssey 1968 a look behind. And piers bizonys 550page the making of stanley kubricks 2001. A space odyssey was as far out as the movie a jumble of memorabilia, storyboards and props, an exhibit illustrates the whirl of influences behind stanley kubricks. All the essential documentaries on stanley kubrick. The archive is, quoting the original press release issued on its opening, the embodiment of stanley kubricks artistic career. Speaking as a film lover and film student who has seen all of them all of his features, not the handful of short subjects he did, i w. A space odyssey forever changed filmmakers approach to science fiction films for the better introducing new ideas in the realms of cinematography, special effects, and more.
The film eventually outshone the book i confess, i havent read it myself. Stanley kubrick, arthur c clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, is published this week. A space odyssey is a marvel, a literary piece that s as fascinating as the film it s covering and it offers readers a splendid at look one of the greatest films of the 20th century. The 1970 the making of kubricks 2001, edited by jerome. The making of kubricks 2001 by jerome agel goodreads. If anybody has a copy of that book maybe you could look it up, im pretty sure there s an index in the back. Delve into the making of kubricks 2001 with jerome agels. Stanley kubricks full metal jacket is more like a book of short stories than a novel, a strangely shapeless film from the man whose work usually imposes a ferociously consistent vision on his material.
A space odyssey much like the monolith changed the face of humanity irreversibly, 2001. Analysis of 2001, a clockwork orange, the shining, and eyes wide shut on spreaker. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to. Read the essential and long out of print book the making of. Dec 08, 2010 any fan of the movie, or fan of the book for that matter, will immediately note a handful of differences between the two. And it shows how technology used in the film will change the future of our world. A space odyssey, which featured the previously littleknown tone poem thus spake zarathrustra by german composer richard strauss. If youre wondering, it s not a comprehensive narrative.
Frewin has now edited them for a book of the complete interviews to be published next month. Clarke and the making of a masterpiece is a masterpiece about a masterpiecea passionately written, impeccably researched book about a great directors pushing himself, his cast and crew beyond safety or sanity in a relentless quest for a nonverbal vision of the transcendent. A mockumentary on stanley kubrick and the moon landing hoax. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. Beautiful book set from taschen about the making of stanley kubricks 2001. All of kubricks films deal with addressing the darker sides of human nature, but none more so blatantly than a clockwork orange. If anybody has a copy of that book maybe you could look it up, im pretty sure theres an index in the back. A space odyssey consists of testimony from kubrick s collaborators and commentary from critics and historians. Kubrick s 2001 and the paintings in the beyond the infinite hotel room. Many of the changes came about due, as they often are, to budgetary reasons. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. It s a collection of archival documents from preproduction, such as interviews with astronomers and physicists of the day. Mar 25, 2018 the first thing i would ask to anyone posing that question would be. If you love 2001, you should wait for the cheaper version of tashen the making of stanley kubrick s 2001.
Clarke, members of the crew and cast not just the obvious like keir dullea, but even a space. A space odyssey was a film aboutwell, what is about. Four years in the making, 2001 drew from the most optimistic predictions of futurists to map out a then. A clockwork orange, the shining, and eyes wide shut. Clarke to kubrick s exhaustive research to the actual shooting and release of the movie. If you love 2001, you should wait for the cheaper version of tashen the making of stanley kubricks 2001. If 2001 has stirred your emotions, your subconscious, your mythological yearnings, then it.
Im excited to announce an ebook that compiled all of these film analysis and 2001. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubrick s film version and published after the release of the film. The first thing i would ask to anyone posing that question would be. A closer look at taschens deluxe book, the making of 2001. A space odyssey has stood the test of time this book will too. In 1969, kubrick told joseph gelmis you begin with an artifact left on earth four million years ago by extraterrestrial explorers who observed the behavior of the manapes of the time and decided to influence their evolutionary progression. Mm paris is an art and design partnership consisting of mathias augustyniak and michael amzalag. You neednt be a scifi junkie to appreciate this book. Introduced and narrated by james cameron, the piece includes new interviews with authorscreenwriter arthur c.
The album maintained some of the uptempo ska which had established the kubricks sound, but what evolved were some slower grooves and songs which came from a much deeper place. One of the more essential movie books, however, has been made available online. Stanley kubrick, arthur c clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, is published this. A space odyssey 1968 a look behind the future vintage featurette. A space odyssey is also excellent, in spite of its highly unusual format, and its essays are wonderfully revealing and insightful. It is filled with everything you ever wanted to know about 2001. Kubrick s final film was eyes wide shut 1999, starring tom cruise and nicole kidman as a manhattan couple on a sexual. Stanley kubrick 2001 a space odyssey 1968 a look behind the future. His publications include atom, the man who ran the moon, starman, and the making of stanley kubricks 2001. It s really compilation of press materials preceding and following the release of the film.
Ive studied director stanley kubricks films for years now, and as you know, ive provided analysis on several of his films made available on. The making of kubricks 2001 takes you behind the sets and scenes of the most controversial film of the decade. Two scholarly books that are comparative critical studies of kubricks work discuss a. Signed kubricks code on dvd includes the pdf companion ebook you can also listen to my conspiracy theories and unpopular culture podcast about this project trust me, you wont regret it. Including letters from fans to stanley kubrick, the arthur c. Colin marshall hosts and produces notebook on cities and culture and writes essays on literature, film, cities, asia, and aesthetics. This is the most complete book on the film to datefrom stanley kubrick s first meeting with screenwriter arthur c.
The making of kubricks 2001 by signet book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its even rarer that that scene is a monumental one in cinemas history and features one of the most iconic pieces of music ever written. The making of kubrick s 2001 takes you behind the sets and scenes of the most controversial film of the decade. Mar 26, 2004 hed gone from making a film a year in the 1950s including the brilliant, horrific paths of glory, to a film every couple of years in the 1960s lolita, dr strangelove and 2001. A space odyssey is a marvel, a literary piece thats as fascinating as the film its covering and it offers readers a splendid at look one of the greatest films of the 20th century. Two scholarly books that are comparative critical studies of kubrick s work discuss a.
Clarke, and was inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. Beautiful book set from taschen about the making of stanley kubrick s 2001. The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c. The writing and interviews are great, but the photos that showcases his work is superb. Kubricks final film was eyes wide shut 1999, starring tom cruise and nicole kidman as a manhattan couple on a sexual. Dec 23, 2014 it s even rarer that that scene is a monumental one in cinema s history and features one of the most iconic pieces of music ever written.
Its really compilation of press materials preceding and following the release of the film. The making of kubricks 2001 by jerome agel is a rare 1970 book thats been uploaded online, and goes behindthescenes of 2001. Kubrick has always been a huge influence on me and my work, particularly 2001 we used screenshots from the final scene of that film as reflections in early renderings of my pieces. Beside myself is a poor, oblique reference to the final scene in the. Its a collection of archival documents from preproduction, such as interviews with astronomers and physicists of the day. Such a considerable and unique collection requires specific skills in treating the different materials. The 10 best kubrickian films not by stanley kubrick taste. Being myself a public librarian, this resonated with me in a particular way. Canadian actor douglas rain was the voice of hal in 2001 kubrick quoted in agels making of kubricks 2001 said, maybe next time ill show rain in the flesh, but it would be a non speaking part, which would perfectly complete the circle. The making of kubrick s 2001 by signet book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Above joe with keir dullea bowman and dan richter moonwatcher at chillerfest 2018. A space odyssey is the most important science fiction movie ever made. The making of a myth, an exquisite 43minute documentary produced in 2001 which wonderfully covers the movies themes and technique. A space odyssey, a clockwork orange, the shining, and eyes wide shut these are extended versions not available on youtube, kubricks code dvd personally autographed by.