The Stanley Kubrick Archives Book

The book is really well designed and thought out organized like a reference book which is how i suppose kubrick himself probably would have done it.

The stanley kubrick archives book. 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. The stanley kubrick archives alison castle stanley kubrick jan harlan christiane kubrick 2008 performing arts. The archives the second part of the book will present a remarkable collection of material from kubrick s archives photographs props posters artwork set designs sketches correspondence documents screenplays drafts notes shooting schedules etc. A comprehensive exploration of american filmmaker stanley kubrick s cinematic life s work and creative process featuring film stills articles and essays by kubrick and kubrick scholars letters interviews notes and photographs.

A space odyssey he replied. Yet the editor manages to put together everything relevant that was said by kubrick and his colleagues about his body of work. The stanley kubrick archives showed up one morning in our offices where my editor and i circled it like curious apes time out new york. Now available as part of our bibliotheca universalis series the stanley kubrick archives borrows from the director s philosophy.

The stanley kubrick archives book is currently available for pre order at taschen s website for 25 usd. I love the the stanley kubrick archives book. A space odyssey he replied. This is the first book to explore stanley kubrick s archives and the most comprehensive study of the filmmaker to date divided into 2 parts part 1.

Stanley kubrick this book it is part biography part cinematography with a great deal of archives. The films in 1968 when stanley kubrick was asked to comment on the metaphysical significance of 2001. Kubrick was known for not being very opened about his art. In case you missed it check out taschen s adidas footwear archive book.

From the opening sequence of killer s kiss to the final frames of eyes wide shut it allows the masterful visuals of kubrick s films to impress through a sequence of compelling mesmerizing stills. It s not a message i ever intended to convey in words. 2001 is a nonverbal experience. 2001 is a nonverbal experience i tried to create a visual experience one that bypasses verbalized pigeonholing and directly penetrates the subconscious.

The first book to explore stanley kubrick s archives is also the most comprehensive study of the filmmaker to date part 1.