The Stanley Kubrick Archives

Alison Castle

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English

Taschen
20 September 2016

Film, TV & Radio; Individual film directors, film-makers

Series: Bibliotheca Universalis

If there remains any doubt that Kubrick is one of the giants of the cinema of the 20th century, The Stanley Kubrick Archives should dispel it, both through the revelations contained in the director's own words and in the observations offered by his collaborators and critics.

This book is the ultimate for fans of Kubrick. For those less acquainted with the master filmmaker's work, or those who are not film buffs, it provides an unsurpassable introduction to the work of a visionary genius.

This is the first book to explore Stanley Kubrick's archives and the most comprehensive study of the filmmaker to date.

In 1968, when Kubrick was asked to comment on the metaphysical significance of 2001: A Space Odyssey, he replied: "It's not a message I ever intended to convey in words. 2001 is a non-verbal experience. I tried to create a visual experience, one that bypasses verbalised pigeonholing and directly penetrates the subconscious with an emotional and philosophic content."

The philosophy behind Part 1 of The Stanley Kubrick Archives borrows from this line of thinking: from the opening sequence of Killer's Kiss to the final frames of Eyes Wide Shut, Kubrick's complete films are presented chronologically and wordlessly via frame enlargements. A completely non-verbal experience.

The second part of the book brings to life the creative process of Kubrick's filmmaking by presenting a remarkable collection of mostly unseen material from his archives, including photographs, props, posters, artwork, set designs, sketches, correspondence, documents, screenplays, drafts, notes and shooting schedules.

Accompanying the visual material are essays by noted Kubrick scholars, articles written by and about Kubrick, and a selection of Kubrick's best interviews.

Edited by: Alison Castle
Imprint: Taschen
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 46mm
Weight: 1.060kg
ISBN: 9783836555821
ISBN 10: 3836555824
Series: Bibliotheca Universalis
Publication Date: 20 September 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Stanley Kubrick Archives

A spectacular book that brings together a selection from the cult director's archives and highlights his relentless pursuit of perfection. * Libération *