Though, kubrick makes a bold point the master of earth is just a child in space. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. A space odyssey remains a film that commands attention. A space odyssey by piers bizony, published by taschen number 1428 of a limited edition of 1500 copies. A space odyssey now celebrating its 50th anniversary was not an easy one. A space odyssey creation and legacy probed in 50th. A space odyssey this article is more than 2 years old director refused to stop filming as stuntman bill weston lost consciousness, new book claims. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece is a 512page inside account commemorating.
Soon, of course, 2001 became a box office hit and earned its status as a classic. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. A space odyssey released in 1968, michael benson has written space odyssey. Taschen books has finally release the retail edition of its comprehensive making of stanley kubricks 2001. And eventually, the film took its rightful place as one of the most innovative, brilliant, and pivotal works if 2001 has stirred your emotions, your subconscious, your mythological yearnings, then it has.
A space odyssey has stood the test of time this book will too. Pdf the making of stanley kubrick s 2001 a space odyssey. Still acclaimed as one of the most remarkable and important. A space odyssey this article is more than 2 years old director refused to stop filming as stuntman. Frank poole was one of the main characters of 2001. The year is now 19992001, and homo sapiens are getting close to mastering space travel. This is partly because of its status as the most influential science fiction movie ever made. 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 future of both space and film itself. It took many years to figure out the meaning of the ending alone. His publications include atom, the man who ran the moon, starman, and the making of stanley kubrick s 2001. Yet, despite that, the plot actually isnt all that complicated.
A space odyssey, this amazing book was written by arthur c. Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release, this is the definitive story of the making of 2001. Jul 09, 2014 weird, unseen images from the making of 2001. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the making of. Clarke has many degrees that allow him to give depth to the plot. But however emphatically theyre spoken, those words dont tell you much. Clarke has also written a lot of books, like the space odyssey series, childhoods end, and many more. Here, actor keir dullea poses in the equipment storage corridor to one. A space odyssey changed cinematic design the author of taschens new book on stanley kubricks classic tells us why the film changed movies forever. I decided to pass that information along to you with this explanation and analysis of the book.
Aug 12, 2017 the year is now 1999 2001, and homo sapiens are getting close to mastering space travel. A closer look at taschens deluxe book, the making of 2001. For more illustrated and art books i have listed which is usually a lot. A space odyssey is the most important science fiction movie ever made. Simon and schuster space odyssey by michael benson documents the making of the iconic film 2001. May 23, 2018 soon, of course, 2001 became a box office hit and earned its status as a classic. A space odyssey, so its fans will tell you, is awesome, amazing, astonishing, astounding and that doesnt even exhaust their list of a adjectives. A space odyssey by piers bizony, published by taschen number 1428 of a limited edition of 1500 copies already sold out in advance. The making of a hollywood cinderella story by chris nashawaty flatiron books. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the making of 2001. Bounds of stories and myths have been tossed around over the years regarding stanley kubricks masterful 2001. A space odyssey, detailing the lengthy production, is a work befitting its subject. The critics initially disliked it, but the public loved it.
Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the film, author michael benson, in his meticulous makingofhistory book space odyssey. And now that history is getting the nonfiction treatment in a new book breaking down the making of the 1968 classic dating all the way back to kubrick and arthur c. A space odyssey, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in april 2018. A space odyssey taschen celebrates at childwickbury house. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the making. Clarkea tremendous explication of a tremendous film. From rumors of an alien insurance policy to original phony titles, the history is all there. You neednt be a scifi junkie to appreciate this book. Kubrick decided to take his chances, according to a new book about the making of the movie, space odyssey, stanley kubrick, arthur c. However, bensons book shows that the journey of 2001. Summary of 2001 a space odyssey and personal response. Mm paris is an art and design partnership consisting of mathias augustyniak and michael amzalag. Clarke and stanley kubrick teamed up on the mindblowing 1968 film 2001.
A space odyssey moon children, polkadot aliens, suckling ape suits, and many more intergalactic wrong turns are chronicled in a new behindthescenes. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, which chronicles the oftenunorthodox quest undertaken by director kubrick and screenwriter clarke in creating one of the most controversial, influential films ever made. His publications include atom, the man who ran the moon, starman, and the making of stanley kubricks 2001. Fifty years ago a strikingly original film had its premiere. Unboxing taschens the making of stanley kubricks 2001. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, by michael. A space odyssey, its a collaboration between writer piers bizony, the kubrick estate, and paris. May 10, 2018 kubrick decided to take his chances, according to a new book about the making of the movie, space odyssey, stanley kubrick, arthur c. On the evening of june 5, taschen held the international launch for the making of stanley kubricks 2001. Michael bensons 500page book explores, in remarkable detail, the conception, creation and aftermath of 2001. I fear they sometimes even put off potential 2001lovers or at least those who would enjoy a screening or three who fear themselves unequal to the imposing. Clarke a tremendous explication of a tremendous film. A space odyssey had its world premiere april 2, 1968, at the uptown theater in northwest washington.
And piers bizonys 550page the making of stanley kubricks 2001. A space odyssey chronicles the creation of the epic scifi movie. Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the film s release, this is the definitive story of the making of 2001. A space odyssey provides a behindthescenes look at the films journey, from concept set designs to the groundbreaking visual effects that wowed audiences decades before digital technology. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and of director stanley kubrick and writer arthur c.
Mar 12, 2018 rock hudson walked out of the premiere, hal was originally a cockney, and stanley kubrick used one of the model spaceships to pay his daughters tutor the makers of the scifi classic share. A space odyssey is legendary filmmaker stanley kubricks trippy magnum opus that influenced pretty much every science fiction movie that followed it and made all those before it seem as ancient as the monolith. This is the most complete book on the film to datefrom stanley kubricks first. Apr 03, 2018 michael bensons 500page book explores, in remarkable detail, the conception, creation and aftermath of 2001. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, including the inside account of how director stanley kubrick and writer arthur c. Both of them were the first to realize that hal was capable of making errors, and they talked about having him shut down. Space odyssey book by michael benson official publisher. I actually preordered this book, as i am a bit of a 2001 nut, and i knew it was an odd. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, the writer and filmmaker michael benson takes us on a different kind of trip. Rock hudson walked out of the premiere, hal was originally a cockney, and stanley kubrick used one of the model spaceships to pay his daughters tutor the makers of the scifi. Aug 06, 2014 showing the contents of the making of stanley kubricks 2001. People in the audience were streaming out before the film. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, the actual relation between clarke and kubrick was more complex, involving an extended interaction of kubricks multiple requests for clarke to write new plot lines for various segments of the film, which clarke was expected to.
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. He was a scientist and astronaut that worked alongside dr. There are links above and below and why not bookmark my site to make it easier to find at a later date. Clarke to kubricks exhaustive research to the actual shooting and release of the movie. James cameron revisits the making of kubricks 2001. A new book by taschen titled, the making of stanley kubricks 2001.
A space odyssey 8 revelations about stanley kubrick. Apr 05, 2018 stanley kubrick risked stuntmans life making 2001. A space odyssey consists of testimony from kubricks collaborators and commentary from critics and historians. Moon children, polkadot aliens, suckling ape suits, and many more intergalactic wrong turns are chronicled in a new behindthescenes book. This is the most complete book on the film to datefrom stanley kubricks first meeting with screenwriter arthur c.