She is editor of photography, film, and design titles, including some like it hot, the stanley kubrick archives, linda mccartney. Alison castle received a ba in philosophy from columbia university and an ma in photography and film from nyuinternational center of photography. The playboy interview 50 years of the playboy interview by. Jul 18, 2019 most of the work that ties kubrick and the shining to the moon landing can be found on the internet, a prime example being the page on author and filmmaker jay weidners website called secrets of the shining, or how faking the moon landing nearly cost stanley kubrick his marriage and his life. If you love 2001, you should wait for the cheaper version of tashen the making of stanley kubrick s 2001. Kubrick is michael herrs memoir of his nearly twentyyear friendship and collaboration with stanley kubrick, one of the greatest filmmakers of all time and the creator of such classics as dr. I would highly recommend this volume to any kubrick fans. March 3, 1935 august 29, 2016 was an american author, educator. A candid conversation with the pioneering creator of 2001.
A space odyssey, the shining and full metal jacket. It is amazing and makes you appreciate the movie even more. While kubrick would apparently later tell jan harlan he had no idea why he pursued this project, in an interview in 1959 with film quarterlys colin young collected in the book stanley. Mar 07, 2011 stanley kubrick, i had been told, hates interviews. This version reintegrates parts of the interview not printed in the stanley kubrick archives. Jul 04, 2018 interviews about stanley kubrick, 1970s film 31534 duration. This book helps dive into the mind of this mad genius and his brilliant masterpiece movies. Stanley kubrick on avoiding interviews and explanations. Features interviews given by kubrick s longtime producer jan. These interviews are excerpted from the book kubrick by michel ciment. With that said, if one is interested in kubrick s films or how the man thought and felt this is the book to read. Manmachine interaction in the work of stanley kubrick.
Ranging from 1959 to 1987, this book reveals kubrick s diverse interests. The stanley kubrick archives showed up one morning in our offices, where my editor and i circled it like curious apes. Apart from londonborn alfred hitchcock, geographically the closest to south east film buffs was stanley kubrick, new york born but happily settled in childwickbury, just north of st albans, for many years before his death. May 11, 2018 in our exclusive airing of this never before heard interview, acclaimed author and journalist tim cahill chats with stanley kubrick for rolling stone magazine during the publicity rounds for full. Books by stanley kubrick author of stanley kubricks. Interviews conversations with filmmakers series gene d. The stanley kubrick archives this book of archives is partly biography and partly cinematography. By allowing both critics and moviegoers to see the inner workings of this reclusive filmmaker, this first comprehensive collection of his relatively few interviews with stanley kubrick is invaluable. First published in 2005, taschen books the stanley kubrick. Ive always been interested in esp and the paranormal. One senses in those films painstaking craftsmanship, a furious. Six years after the death of stanley kubrick, his widow christiane kubrick is keen to dispel the enduring rumours about his eccentricity and has produced a sumptuous book based on his archives. Phillips, and others, this book reveals kubricks diverse interestsnuclear energy and its consequences, space exploration, science fiction, literature, religion, psychoanalysis, the effects of violence, and even chessand discloses. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece by michael benson.
He was acquainted with stanley kubrick for twentyfive years. He gave really fascinating interviews through his entire career. Last century, there were a few film directors who rewrote cinema. Clines published in the new york times 21061987 reprinted in stanley kubrick interviews, university press of mississippi 2001 published in italy as il vietnam secondo kubrick, full metal jacket presskit, warner bros. Lost kubrick the unfinished films of stanley kubrick. Kubricks technicolor treatise on the politics of violence. He is the author of many notable books on film and is a founding member of the editorial board of both literaturefilm quarterly and the tennessee williams journal. Words stanley kubricks interviews archivio kubrick. The social network and 12 more movies that defined a generation. Interviews conversations with filmmakers series 9781578062966 by kubrick, stanley. From his first feature film, fear and desire 1953, to his final, posthumously released eyes wide shut 1999, stanley kubrick excelled at probing the dark corners. The writing and interviews are great, but the photos that showcases his work is superb. Kubrick worked obsessively on every scene, rehearsing, rewriting, involving cruise, kidman and the other actors in discussions about motives.
Shortly after his death, christiane assembled a personal collection of neverbeforeseen photographs and commentary into a book, stanley kubrick. He is frequently cited as one of the most influential filmmakers in cinematic history. Alfred hitchcock talks about his relationship with actors the dick cavett show. See more ideas about stanley kubrick, books and 1980 films.
Reprinted in the stanley kubrick archives, a spectacular book that brings together a selection from the cult directors archives and highlights his relentless pursuit of perfection. This is the first book to explore stanley kubrick s archives and the most comprehensive study of the filmmaker to date. Christiane kubrick wife of the late stanley kubrick. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book.
From his first feature film, fear and desire 1953, to his final, posthumously released eyes wide shut 1999, stanley kubrick excelled at probing the dark corners of human consciousness. Jan 08, 2001 this book contains careerspanning interviews with stanley kubrick or not quite careerspanning rather, as the last interview here is with rolling stone in 1987, and hence theres no discussion of eyes wide shut discussion of the shining is also mysteriously completely omitted from the book. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Stanley kubrick author of stanley kubricks clockwork orange. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Stanley kubrick interview 27th november 1966 youtube. Its a lot of trouble making a picture, says kubrick at one point. His films, which are mostly adaptations of novels or short stories, cover a wide range of genres, and are noted for their realism, dark humor, unique cinematography. Six months after stanley kubrick died, a world exclusive was published a supposed last interview on the set of eyes wide shut. And the great complaint about him not giving interviews was so easy to explain. First published in 2005, taschen books the stanley kubrick archives provides fans and film scholars an unprecedented look behind the scenes. July 26, 1928 march 7, 1999 was an american film director, screenwriter, producer and photographer. The biographies on kubrick, although not badly written are not very interesting. Stanley kubrick was an influential american filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He directed a number of highly acclaimed and sometimes controversial films. Kubrick s technicolor treatise on the politics of violence. Stanley kubrick was an american filmmaker known for directing clockwork orange, 2001. But on the whole, the book is readable and informative, both for devoted fans and casual admirers.
Ranging from 1959 to 1987 and including kubrick s conversations with gene siskel, jeremy bernstein, gene d. Jun 29, 2018 junichi yaoi conducts a telephone interview with stanley kubrick kubrick is allegedly away from the office overseeing foreign language prints of the film it has been said by those present that. In addition to the scientific experiments which have been conducted suggesting that we are just short of conclusive proof of its existence, im sure weve all had the experience of opening a book at the exact page. Interviews conversations with filmmakers paperback. Phillips has tracked down pieces from 1959 to 1987, yielding an overview of the arc of kubricks approach to filmmaking. Though some have said kubrick disliked america, michael herr says that america was all he talked about and that he often thought of moving back. Interviews 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Stanley kubrick director, screenwriter, producer biography. Included among the photos was only one of kubrick s family together, taken in 1960.
Diane and i talked a lot about the book and then we made an outline of the scenes we thought should be included in the film. Ranging from 1959 to 1987, this book reveals kubricks diverse interests. Stanley kubrick on avoiding interviews and explanations about. Filmmaker martin scorsese discusses the new documentary, stanley kubrick. Christiane kubrick wife of the late stanley kubrick exclusive. In some cases, alternative titles are also given, as quoted in most of the books about stanley kubrick.
From his first feature film, fear and desire 1953, to his final. Most of the work that ties kubrick and the shining to the moon landing can be found on the internet, a prime example being the page on author and filmmaker jay weidners website called secrets of the shining, or how faking the moon landing nearly cost stanley kubrick his marriage and his life. Political and religious beliefs of stanley kubrick wikipedia. The books exclusively on stanley kubrick can be counted on two hands.
A list of books and essays about stanley kubrick and his films. I read a library copy of eyes wide open, the raphael memoir about writing ews with kubrick, and i think i remember him listing some of the books kubrick sent him to read. All titles below are given as they originally appeared in print. Sep 04, 2011 last century, there were a few film directors who rewrote cinema.
Martin scorsese interview on stanley kubrick 2001 youtube. Discussing stanley kubricks adaptations could seem to be a challenge because, although the. Stanley kubrick is my favorite director of all time, and is arguably one of the best of all time. Interviews conversations with filmmakers series phillips, gene d. Matt modines fmd has some great feel for how stanley was whilst working. Fp taschens 25th anniversary ed by alison castle, alison castle isbn. This is the first book to explore stanley kubricks archives and the most comprehensive study of the filmmaker to date. Stanley kubricks most popular book is a clockwork orange. Interviews about stanley kubrick, 1970s film 31534 duration. This collection of stanley kubrick interviews has been a joy to read, as kubrick is never anything but abnormally thoughtful and eloquent in his interviews, but one big thing i do regret is that he never talks about his film the shining in any of the interviews included in this book for some reason. Additionally, come to think of it, a number of these pieces are not exactly interviews, more like profilesfilm interpretations. There must be enough for a book of urban myths about stanley.
This book contains careerspanning interviews with stanley kubrick or not quite careerspanning rather, as the last interview here is with rolling stone in 1987, and hence theres no discussion of eyes wide shut discussion of the shining is also mysteriously completely omitted from the book. Stanley kubrick 19281999 was an american director, writer, producer, and photographer of motion pictures, including the classics spartacus, lolita, dr. The stanley kubrick archives by alison castle, hardcover. Kubrick was noted for the scrupulous care with which he chose his subjects, his slow method of working, the variety of genres he worked in, his technical perfectionism, and his. A space odyssey, a clockwork orange, barry lyndon, the shining, full metal jacket, and others. Kubrick was known as an eccentric, evidenced in the 2008 documentary stanley kubrick s boxes. A life in pictures, joined by the films producers, christiane kubrick and jan harlan. Neither guarded nor evasive, the kubrick who emerges from these interviews is candid, opinionated, confident, and articulate. Surprisingly affable, kubrick discusses everything from religion to nuclear energy and money. Its hard to know what to expect of the man if youve only seen his. This is the most complete bibliography of stanley kubrick interviews compiled yet and has been written in cooperation with matthew hunt. An interview with stanley kubrick archivio kubrick.
Main sr only anker stanley kubrick s a clockwork orange. Known for, books on filmmakers, literature and film. Jun 28, 2014 narrated by malcolm mcdowell, this short documentary examines the films stanley kubrick developed but didnt live long enough to make. Its hard to know what to expect of the man if youve only seen his films. Stanley kubrick, i had been told, hates interviews. In doing so, he adapted such popular novels as the killing, lolita, a clockwork orange, and the shining and selected a wide variety of genres for his films black comedy dr.
Its virtues lay almost entirely in the plot, and it didnt prove to be very much of a problem to adapt it into the screenplay form. Once kubrick become married to his third wife and settles in england his life. Phillips, and others, this book reveals kubrick s diverse interests nuclear energy and its consequences, space exploration, science fiction, literature, religion, psychoanalysis, the effects of violence, and even chess and discloses. He was also known for demanding dozens of takes from his talented cast during a film shoot. The best one is probably the one he did for the release of 2001, but they are all enjoyable to read. Interviews conversations with filmmakers by gene d. Ranging from 1959 to 1987 and including kubricks conversations with gene siskel, jeremy bernstein, gene d. Cruise opens up about working with kubrick interviews. Stanley kubrick s most popular book is a clockwork orange. Kubrick s friend steven spielberg, the director of the film, disbelievingly responded that he didnt recognize the voice of stanley in raphaels interviews.
Stanley kubrick has 26 books on goodreads with 14865 ratings. Its all based on a book, traumnovelle, by arthur schnitzlera book kubrick didnt want them to read. Interviews gene d phillips from his first feature film, fear and desire 1953, to his final, posthumously released eyes wide shut 1999, stanley kubrick excelled at probing the dark corners of human consciousness. If anybody has a copy of that book maybe you could look it up, im pretty sure theres an index in the back. Throughout his 17year career as a moviemaker, stanley kubrick has committed himself to pushing the frontiers of film into new and often controversial regionsdespite the boxoffice problems and censorship battles that such a commitment invariably entails. Additionally, come to think of it, a number of these pieces are not exactly interviews, more like.
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