Bensons book, a deep, informative and entertaining dive into the making of the movie. In this book, michael benson tells the story of that collaboration, and of the making of the film, its release and its impact at the time and since. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece is evidence of that. Apr 03, 2018 a fascinating, detailrich account of the long slog to make the sciencefiction masterpiece 2001. A writer, artist, and filmmaker, his new book, space odyssey. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, by michael benson. Space odyssey michael benson 9781501163937 netgalley. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes.
The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c. In space odyssey, author, artist, and awardwinning filmmaker michael benson delivers expert. Space odyssey book by michael benson official publisher page. Drawing upon exhaustive research, author michael benson takes the reader behind the scenes of arguably the greatest science fiction movie of all time. He reinvented film noir, the costume drama, the horror film, and the war movie. Benson interviewed clarke many times, and has also spoken at length with kubricks widow, christiane. Apr 26, 2018 but, despite the voluminous research, it is a readable book aimed well beyond the academic market.
Clarke a tremendous explication of a tremendous film. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece by benson, michael. A space odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by stanley kubrick. Read tons of textbook, novel and other ebook genre includes audiobook at.
Apr 23, 2019 in space odyssey, author, artist, and awardwinning filmmaker michael benson delivers expert inside stuff san francisco chronicle from his extensive research of kubricks and clarkes archives. Space odyssey book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. Apr 04, 2018 michael benson has written a lot about space travel in the past, and he admits to recent anticlimax in that area, but hes not deterred. Michael benson is a journalist and maker of documentary films, including the awardwinning predictions of fire 1995. Space odyssey ebook by michael benson official publisher. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, the writer and filmmaker michael benson takes us on a. A novel released after the films premiere was in part written concurrently with the screenplay. Apr 3, 2018 order odyssey book by michael benson stanley kubrick, arthur c.
Jun 11, 2018 as part of his keynote speech at the awards, benson talked about the strong relationship he sees between the visual arts and science. Michael benson s recent publication, space odyssey. Clarke, and was inspired by clarkes 1951 short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. Kubrick liked to work from books, and since a suitable one did not yet exist. Its all here, from first concepts to finished film and its aftermath. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece 9781501163937. A space odyssey, and will be published on the 50th anniversary of that films release. Space odyssey the definitive story of the making of 2001. A space odyssey, then, when i heard about michael benson s new book about the making of the film, i was excited to find that it was already in the library.
Michael benson s new book, space odyssey, is a detailed and often thrilling account of one intense, unforgettable collaboration. Clarke and the making of a masterpiece is a masterpiece about a masterpiecea passionately written, impeccably researched book about a great directors pushing himself, his cast and crew beyond safety or sanity in a relentless quest for a nonverbal vision of the transcendent future of. Apr 29, 2019 michael benson talks about the making of 2001, a movie inspired by the collaboration of american director stanley kubrick and british futurist arthur c. During the last decade benson has staged a series of increasingly largescale. Michael benson has written a lot about space travel in the past, and he admits to recent anticlimax in that area, but hes not deterred. Apr 26, 2018 a talk by author michael benson on his new book, space odyssey. I never realized how much i had missed until i read mr. His latest book, space odyssey, documents the making of the iconic film 2001. Space odyssey by michael benson film and furniture. A space odyssey, then, when i heard about michael bensons new book about the. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece examines the four year long production of 2001. He has had the cooperation of kubricks widow, christiane, and interviewed most of the key people still alive who worked on the film. Space odyssey by michael benson the definitive story of the making of 2001.
Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece ebook written by michael benson. This is partly because of its status as the most influential science fiction movie ever made. Clarkea tremendous explication of a tremendous film. His work has been published in the new york times, the new yorker, and smithsonian, among other publications, and he has been a television cnn and radio npr reporter. Space odyssey ebook by michael benson author, isbn. A space odyssey remains a film that commands attention. Author michael benson explains how 2001 was made, telling the story primarily through the two people most responsible. Apr 03, 2018 book summary commemorating the 50th anniversary of the film 2001 s release, a colorful narrative traces the collaboration between the acclaimed director and the science fiction writing legend. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, the actual relation between clarke and kubrick was more complex, involving an extended interaction of kubricks multiple requests for clarke to write new plot lines for various segments of the film, which clarke was expected to. Book written on stanley kubricks film 2001 a space odyssey very informative book containing tons of details not found in other works on this subject.
In space odyssey, author, artist, and awardwinning filmmaker michael benson delivers expert inside stuff san francisco chronicle from his extensive research of kubricks and clarkes archives. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the making of. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and of. Right here, we have countless book filmguide to 2001. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and. A couple of years ago, i had the amazing experience of reading clarkes book and then immediately watching kub caution.
A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and of director stanley. We caught up with benson afterward to discuss that timely topic at the 50 th anniversary of the theatrical release of kubricks and clarkes 2001. Space odyssey michael benson paperback 9781501163944. Apr 03, 2018 michael benson s 500page book explores, in remarkable detail, the conception, creation and aftermath of 2001. 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.
Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release, this is the definitive story of the making of 2001. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the making. Apr 03, 2018 npr stories about michael benson keir dullea played astronaut david bowman in stanley kubricks 1968 film, 2001. Benson s book clears up the debate regarding whether hals name was intended as a play on ibm. Clarke and the making of a masterpiece is a masterpiece about a masterpiecea passionately written, impeccably researched book about a great directors pushing himself, his cast and crew beyond safety or sanity in a relentless quest for a nonverbal vision of the transcendent future of both space and film itself. Space odyssey book by michael benson official publisher. I now have reason to see kubricks proverbial really good science fiction movie another 200 times. These two books examine some of scifis most influential. Kubricks movie, 2001, a space odyssey, finally debuted, late and. A space odyssey stands as a film that, the more a viewer brings to the experience, the more the film rewards them.
A space odyssey, then, when i heard about michael benson s new book about the making of the film, i was excited to find that it was already in the as a big fan of 2001. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and of director stanley kubrick and writer arthur c. But how, exactly, is a masterpiece created, especially one that relies on collaboration. 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.
Kubricks movie, 2001, a space odyssey, finally debuted, late and over. Strangelove, director stanley kubrick wasnt yet recognized as a great filmmaker, and 2001 was radically innovative, with little dialogue and no strong central character. As befits a science journalist, benson does a masterful job of explaining the technical detail with which kubrick brought space to life. Jun 26, 2018 if, like me, you are an unabashed fan of 2001. Michael bensons new book, space odyssey, is a detailed and often thrilling account of one intense, unforgettable collaboration. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece by michael benson, a book which reveals the making of the classic kubrick film. Sep 22, 2019 free download ebook space odyssey by michael benson in pdf format, epub, mobi and kindle. Plenty of other books have already mined this territory. Michael benson has done the cosmos a great service. Stanley kubrick 19281999, writes benson cosmigraphics. Wheat 2000 0621 acclaimed in an international critics poll. The dense, intense, detailed, and authoritative saga of the making of the greatest motion picture ive ever seen, 2001.
Still acclaimed as one of the most remarkable and important. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiececelebrating the. Mar 16, 2021 space odyssey stanley kubrick, arthur c. 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. Fifty years ago a strikingly original film had its premiere. Space odyssey innbundet av forfatter michael benson. A space odyssey is still the ultimate trip the new york. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, with a response by rhode island school of design risd architecture and design senior critic christopher rose frsa. A space odyssey, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in april 2018. Apr 25, 2019 in space odyssey, author, artist, and awardwinning filmmaker michael benson delivers expert inside stuff san francisco chronicle from his extensive research of kubricks and clarkes archives. Clarke and the making of a masterpiece is a masterpiece about a masterpiecea passionately written, impeccably researched book about a great directors pushing himself, his cast and crew beyond safety or sanity in a relentless quest for a nonverbal vision of the transcendent. Drawing from clarkes ideas and with one of the authors short stories as the initial inspiration, their bold vision benefited from pioneering special effects that still look extraordinary today, even in an age of computergenerated images. Apr 03, 2018 in space odyssey, author, artist, and awardwinning filmmaker michael benson delivers expert inside stuff san francisco chronicle from his extensive research of kubricks and clarkes archives.
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