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Space Odyssey : Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a Masterpiece by Michael Benson is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Space Odyssey : Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a Masterpiece about?

Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the film’s release, this is the definitive story of the making 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. Clarke created this cinematic masterpiece.Regarded as a masterpiece today, __2001: A Space Odyssey__ received mixed reviews on its 1968 release. Despite the success of __Dr. Strangelove__, director Stanley Kubrick wasn’t yet recognized as a great filmmaker, and __2001__ was radically innovative, with little dialogue and no strong central character. Although some leading critics slammed the film as incomprehensible and self-indulgent, the public lined up to see it. __2001__’s resounding commercial success launched the genre of big-budget science fiction spectaculars. Such directors as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, and James Cameron have acknowledged its profound influence. Author Michael Benson explains how __2001__ was made, telling the story primarily through the two people most responsible for the film, Kubrick and science fiction legend Arthur C. Clarke. Benson interviewed Clarke many times, and h

Who reads Space Odyssey : Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a Masterpiece?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Michael Benson
Publisher
Simon et Schuster
Published
2018
Language
EN
ISBN
9781501163944
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Science, Performing Arts, Memoir
Rating
4.7 / 5 (655 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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