Kubrick An Odyssey
Kubrick An Odyssey by Robert P. Kolker is a comprehensive biography published by Pegasus Books on February 6, 2024. This 656-page work presents an in-depth portrait of the influential filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, known for his iconic films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange. Drawing on extensive research, including access to Kubrick’s archive at the University of the Arts, London, as well as private papers and new interviews, this biography fills a significant gap in the literature surrounding Kubrick’s life and career.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of Kubrick’s personal and professional life, including insights into the making of his celebrated films and the projects he never completed, such as Burning Secret, Napoleon, Aryan Papers, and A.I. This edition delves into the complexities of Kubrick’s character, aiming to dispel myths surrounding the reclusive filmmaker while providing a detailed account of his contributions to cinema. The book covers various aspects of his life, making it a valuable resource for those interested in film history and the entertainment industry.
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The definitive biography of the creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange, presenting the most in-depth portrait yet of the groundbreaking film-maker.
The enigmatic and elusive filmmaker Stanley Kubrick has not been treated to a full-length biography in over twenty years.
Stanley Kubrick: An Odyssey fills that gap. This definitive book is based on access to the latest research, especially Kubrick’s archive at the University of the Arts, London, as well as other private papers plus new interviews with family members and those who worked with him. It offers comprehensive and in-depth coverage of Kubrick’s personal, private, public, and working life. Stanley Kubrick: An Odyssey investigates not only the making of Kubrick’s films, but also about those he wanted (but failed) to make like Burning Secret, Napoleon, Aryan Papers, and A.I.
Revealingly, this immersive biography will puncture the controversial myths about the reclusive filmmaker who created some of the most important works of art of the twentieth century
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