- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Aurum Press; 2nd Revised edition edition (November 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1854107062
- ISBN-13: 978-1854107060
- Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 22.8 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 739 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,765,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
First published in 1994 to critical acclaim, Piers Bizony's book is the classic account of the making of Stanley Kubrick's seminal movie 2001: a space odyssey. Hailed by Tom Hanks (in an unsolicited tribute) as 'without question, the best collection of not just information regarding the film, but also a chronicle of its inspiration', it has become the benchmark of writing about this cult movie.
Piers Bizony interviewed many of the team who created 2001, including Arthur C. Clarke, who co-wrote the screenplay (with Stanley Kubrick), special-effects supervisor Douglas Trumbull, technical advisers, production designers, model-makers, effects artists and contractors. He sourced never-before seen documents and production artwork to create an unprecedented picture of the making of a movie which was revolutionary in its development of special effects and cinema technology. 2001: Filming the Future gives a fascinating insight into the making of one of the most obsessively detailed productions ever.
Now, on the eve of the year 2001, this revised and updated version is filled with new material that came to light after first publication. Additional interviews explore Kubrick and his co-workers in greater detail, and we are taken behind the scenes during the filming of the apeman shots - for the first time, we learn about the men behind the ape masks. New material on the special effects and additional illustrations are included, with sources and references updated and relevant approved websites listed, making this the essential companion to the greatest science-fiction movie ever made.
Piers Bizony is an internationally successful writer on science-related subjects. His other books include Island in the Sky: Building the International Space Station, The Rivers of Mars and (with Jamie Doran) Starman: The Truth Behind the Legend of Yuri Gagarin.
'This is a fan letter. I truly loved your book.' - Tom Hanks
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Viritually identical to previous edition except for...,
By Anton Karidian (Toronto) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 2001: Filming the Future (Revised) (Paperback)
This new edition to mark the 2001 years is virtually identical to the the previous classic edition, with the exception of a new forward by Arthur C. Clarke expressing is sadness of the death of Stanley Kubrick. There are a few new photos previously not published, however room for these new photos are made by omitting previously released photos....SO this new edition MAY be of interest to die hard Kubrick fans who have the older edition. A must book for those interested in the behind the scenes creative development with plenty of photos and original drawings.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Should be on the shelf of every 2001 enthusiast,
By "weirdo_87" (Rancho Cucamonga, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 2001: Filming the Future (Revised) (Paperback)
Recently, while at a nearby book store, I picked up a copy of Piers Bizony's 2001: FILIMING THE FUTURE and decided to purchase it. It was not a bad choice. This is a very extensive book on the making of Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece. There are dozens of photographs in both color and black and white that show images from the movie as well as a look at the making of it. There are sketches of the spacecraft in the movie, which were drawn up from film stills, as well as pre-production sketches of some of the earlier design models. There is also an interesting introduction by Arthur C. Clarke, who wrote the novel and co-wrote the screenplay. Finally, the text is well detailed and informative. For those of you who do not want to know how the groundbreaking special effects were made, stay away from this book! Model work, live action and stunt work formed the key elements of most of the visual effects work. The book also discusses about how it was like to work with Stanley Kubrick. Most cast and crew admit that it was difficult but rewarding because Kubrick pushed them to their limit and made them work better. Kubrick did get mad at them, but he rarely yelled at them. He also got respect because he knew what he wanted and would not stop until he got it. Kubrick was also a perfectionist; after his work on Spartacus, he was determined to have full creative control over his movies and worked over every aspect of his films, demanding the absolute best from the people who worked for him. Stressful no doubt. But this is what made Kubrick one of the best and acclaimed filmmakers of all time. His genius and ambition shows in 2001: A Space Odyssey and this book is a superb tribute
5.0 out of 5 stars
A satisfying account,
By Ulf Axmacher (Missing Finger, VT) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 2001: Filming the Future (Revised) (Paperback)
I have read many books and chapters on "The Making Of 2001" and this book was by far the most enjoyable and satisfying. Mr. Bizony went to great lengths to get a well rounded account of the movie's production without ever letting the text get overburdened with details. Of course, the ample photographs and sketches make the book worthwhile in themselves. After reading this book, I watched 2001 again with new eyes. I had a much broader appreciation for the technical and artistic achievements of the film.
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