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A space odyssey, evidenced most clearly in his choice of subtitle. Over the course of the next four years, kubrick and clarke talked and corresponded frequently. A fascinating, detailrich account of the long slog to make the sciencefiction masterpiece 2001. So whats up with the title is that clarke is saying, that old greek dude went on a long voyage and had adventures way back when, and so heres a story about the future of 2001, when some other dude is going to go on an awesome voyage also. Among his bestselling novels are childhoods end, 2001. I cant recommend this book highly enough for anyone interested in the production of 2001, or in mr. Stanley kubrick 19281999, writes benson cosmigraphics. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 39 odyssey models in benson. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. A space odyssey at the american film institute catalog brown, thomas e vendy, phil march 2, 2000. Clarke to kubricks exhaustive research to the actual shooting and release of the movie. Space odyssey book by michael benson stanley kubrick, arthur c.

A space odyssey is still the ultimate trip the new york. One of his short stories inspired the world wide web, while another was expanded into 2001. Clarke and the making of a masterpiec at the best online. He nicknames it minilith for its small size compared to other observed monoliths. The two soon met at trader vics in new york and started hashing out a story that became 2001. He reinvented film noir, the costume drama, the horror film, and the war movie. He has had the cooperation of kubricks widow, christiane, and interviewed most of the key people still alive who worked on the film. This is something so fantastic, that i want to stay alive at least till this book comes out this fall. I never realized how much i had missed until i read benson s book, a deep, informative and entertaining dive into the making of the movie. Clarkes space odyssey novels in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order.

I cant recommend this book highly enough for anyone interested in the production of. A space odyssey wasnt so much a movie based upon a book as much as it was a collaboration between kubrick and clarke. The space odyssey book series began in 1968 with 2001. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of kubricks scifi epic. Stanley kubricks napoleon limited edition taschen books. A space odyssey, then, when i heard about michael bensons new book about the making of the film, i was excited to find that it was. Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release, this is the definitive story of the making of 2001. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece audiobook by michael benson. As it happens, benson s text is a terribly unconvincing argument in favor of this. Kubrick decided to take his chances, according to a new book about the making of the movie, space odyssey, stanley kubrick, arthur c. These two books examine some of scifis most influential. Apr 03, 2018 timed to the anniversary, author michael benson s latest work, space odyssey. Space odyssey series 4 primary works 9 total works each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however the plot of each book relies on prior books in the series.

Just finished reading the book, 2001 space odyssey. A space probe with a landing and exploration of the moon and mars. Apr 03, 2018 space odyssey book by michael benson stanley kubrick, arthur c. Bensons book, a deep, informative and entertaining dive into the. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece 9781501163937. Two of the novels have been made into feature films, released in 1968 and 1984 respectively. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, the actual relation between clarke and. Michael benson s sprawling new book on stanley kubricks masterpiece marks the classics 50th anniversary with gripping behind. Fifty years ago this week, stanley kubricks epic 2001. Bestselling, awardwinning novels and books explore our changing world.

Marvin minsky was interviewed about his experience during the production of 2001. Michael benson s new book, space odyssey, is a detailed and often thrilling account of one intense, unforgettable collaboration. The one truly apparent example of a coherent theory that benson is trying to advance is the importance of arthur c. In 1991, it was deemed culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant by the united states library of congress and selected for preservation in the national film registry. A space odyssey is the quintessential science fiction book, filled with both inspired visions of the future and startling philosophical questions about humanitys place in the cosmos. A spacetime chronicle by michael benson 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. As benson s book suggests, in a way the release of 2001 was its least important milestone. A giant monolith appeared on earth one day and began to experiment with many of them, probing and developing their minds. Yet, despite that, the plot actually isnt all that complicated.

Apr 03, 2018 a fascinating, detailrich account of the long slog to make the sciencefiction masterpiece 2001. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece benson gives the films legions of fans unparalleled insight into the large and small of what made 2001 2001 a cinematic experience that still dazzles the imagination. In 1945, he proposed global broadcasting via communication satellites in geostationary orbit. Clarke and the making of a masterpiec at the best online prices at ebay. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release, this is the definitive story. I still found time to read, but other books, and not that one. The odyssey is a long greek poem by homer about a dude named odysseus who goes on a long voyage. As bensons book suggests, in a way the release of 2001 was its least important milestone. This is the ultimate obsessive book on kubrick with respect to his research and thoughts on a film he never made. Timed to the anniversary, author michael benson s latest work, space odyssey. Among those in whom the monolith took an interest was moonwatcher, the only manape who walked fully upright. The strength of benson s book is in the human interactions and the emerging. Who would have imagined that colonizing space would prove so grindingly slow and yet, by the real year 2001 wed refute so many cruel bigotries that were once taken for granted, way back in 1967.

Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, the filmmaker and writer michael bensons engrossing, immersive examination of the long path to stanley kubrick and arthur c. Michael benson s sprawling new book on stanley kubricks masterpiece marks. A space odyssey is forever linked to kubrick, and rightly so. 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, and the making of a masterpiece, and am thoroughly engrossed. Michael benson interview covering space probes, 2001, space odyssey, keats, and photos made at the very end of our reach. Clarkes masterpiece of science fiction cinema, 2001. Clarke and the making of a masterpiece and alec nevalalees astounding. The manapes of the world, who lived by gathering berries and nuts, were facing a lack of food. A reproduction of the essay as it appeared in american cinematographer is available online. May 20, 2018 the last time i watched it was in 2000. A space odyssey, which he cowrote with stanley kubrick.

So, ive recently started collecting odyssey series books and the one thats giving more trouble is the first book of the series 2001 a space odyssey. Apr 04, 2018 fifty years ago this week, stanley kubricks epic 2001. In 2010, it was named the greatest film of all time by the. 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. I had wanted to read it for a long time, and kept trying to find time, but things got in the way. The essay was republished in schwams the making of 2001.

A space odyssey is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made. May 10, 2018 kubrick decided to take his chances, according to a new book about the making of the movie, space odyssey, stanley kubrick, arthur c. A space odyssey remains a film landmark, and michael benson s book space odyssey explains the production and the team work of director stanley kubrick and cowriter. A space odyssey shines light on how far weve come by david brin, ph. After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer h. At the end of the book it is explained that halman used the minilith to replicate heywood floyds consciousness to help him uncover the monoliths operations. Michael benson s space odyssey and the involving kubricks monolith. A space odyssey remains a film landmark, and michael benson s book space odyssey explains the production and the team work of. Im aware of difference between trade and bce editions. 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. Clarke and kubrick had been wrestling for years with.

Here are 19 things you probably dont know about the landmark film. The most rewarding volume of this seasons crop of books about the moving image may be space odyssey. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. 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. Endlessly orbiting, in which a narrator says that the 21st century does not begin in 2000, but rather jan. By the way, im currently about halfway through reading space odyssey. This is the most complete book on the film to datefrom stanley kubricks first meeting with screenwriter arthur c. With keir dullea, gary lockwood, william sylvester, daniel richter. Power man, captain america, and the hulk book covers. Michael bensons 500page book explores, in remarkable detail, the conception, creation and aftermath of 2001. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, by michael.

Ad for clothes and towels with marvel characters on them. This instalment is in two parts and is slightly different. Jan 09, 20 so, ive recently started collecting odyssey series books and the one thats giving more trouble is the first book of the series 2001 a space odyssey. Ron hubbard, and the golden age of science fiction are exhaustive, wellresearched examinations of two of the genres most influential projects.