Kubrick An Odyssey
Kubrick An Odyssey by Robert P. Kolker, published by Pegasus Books on January 14, 2025, is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life of the influential filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Spanning 656 pages, this edition presents an in-depth portrait of Kubrick, drawing from extensive research, including access to his archive at the University of the Arts, London, and new interviews with family and collaborators. The book explores both his celebrated films, such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Shining, and the projects he never completed, providing a thorough examination of his personal and professional life.
Readers will find a detailed investigation into Kubrick’s creative process and the complexities surrounding his work. The biography addresses the myths and controversies that have surrounded the reclusive director, offering insights into his artistic vision and the impact of his films on cinema. Covering topics related to arts and photography, performing arts, and notable figures in film, Kubrick An Odyssey serves as a significant resource for those interested in the life and legacy of one of the twentieth century’s most important filmmakers.
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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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