- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Taschen GmbH (April 2005)
- Language: German
- ISBN-10: 3822816736
- ISBN-13: 978-3822816738
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 20 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 880 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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"I don't think that writers or painters or filmmakers function because they have something they particularly want to say. They have something that they feel." -Stanley Kubrick"
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One of the most esteemed filmmakers of all time, Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) was also one of the most enigmatic. He broke into the film scene at the age of 26 with the ambitious, independently produced Killer's Kiss and within a few years was working with the likes of Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, and Peter Sellers on such seminal films as Lolita and Spartacus. Having gained the support of the actors, producers, and movie studios with his early efforts, Kubrick garnered the creative control he needed to produce uncompromising masterpieces such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Clockwork Orange, and Barry Lyndon. Polishing off 1999's Eyes Wide Shut just before his untimely death, Kubrick left behind a puzzling and positively brilliant body of work.
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Early in his life Stanley Kubrick realised: " We are capable of the greatest good and the greatest evil, and the problem is that we often can't distinguish between them when it suits our purpose." Read the first page
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Early in his life Stanley Kubrick realised: " We are capable of the greatest good and the greatest evil, and the problem is that we often can't distinguish between them when it suits our purpose." Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING, more than expected!,
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This review is from: Stanley Kubrick (Paperback)
While this is not the most comprehensive book about Kubrick, it is one of the three best. I'll say its the third best in terms of information and analysis. However in terms of pictures its easily number 1. This book is GORGEOUS! The layout and format is spectacular, the behind the scenes photographs are so artistic. It's just beautiful. As for what I think are the other two best books try out "Stanely Kubrick: a narrative and stylistic analysis second edition" by Mario Falsetto, and "Kubrick the definitive edition" by Michael Ciment.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice piece of Information!,
By Ramon Penchos Sacal (mexico, mexico Mexico) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stanley Kubrick (Paperback)
This book is not a very orthodox look at kubrick's work,but you will have a nice read about his career early stage as a photographer.The author talks about how Kubrick made it all the way up to be one of the greatest (or the gratest?)filmakers ever,and also talks about each of his films with some interesting details and stories of the director,so give it a shot...you'll enjoy it!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kubrick's career, in pictures,
By SPM "scott_maykrantz" (Eugene, Oregon) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stanley Kubrick (Paperback)
This is a book-length essay on the films of Stanley Kubrick, accompanied by an enormous number of beautiful photographs. Most of the photos are stills from the films (as you might expect), but there are also quite a few shots of Kubrick at work. The examples of his work for Look magazine and stills from his first two movies are a nice touch.The essay covers familiar ground for those who know his career: Growing up in New York playing chess and composing photographic essays, the early noir films, and then the classics: Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001, The Shining, etc. The entire body of work is covered, including Eyes Wide Shut. The final pages feature promotional posters for half of the films and an extensive bibliography of books and articles for further reading. If you're a Kubrick fan, you'll enjoy this. You won't learn anything new, but that's okay. If you aren't a fan, this book will make you want to see Kubrick's films --- the photos from the 2001 soundstages, in particular, will make you want to rediscover that film.
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