Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece offers a fresh look at the making of stanley kubricks 2001. How it got made and the intentions behind it are the subject of a new book by artist and filmmaker michael benson. Timed to the anniversary, author michael bensons latest work, space odyssey. I saw it again a few days ago, inspired by michael benson s terrific new book, space odyssey. One of his short stories inspired the world wide web, while another was expanded into 2001. Clarkes timeless sf classic, featuring a striking new cover design. A space odyssey, which he cowrote with stanley kubrick.
Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, by michael benson. This is partly because of its status as the most influential science fiction movie ever made. Michael benson works at the intersection of art and science. Space odyssey michael benson 9781501163937 netgalley. A writer, artist, and filmmaker, his new book, space odyssey. A space odyssey, and was published on the 50th anniversary of that films release. A space odyssey, and to celebrate the iconic scifi film we have an exclusive excerpt from author michael benson s. A photographer, writer, filmmaker, bookdesigner, and exhibitions producer. Space odyssey by michael benson, 9781501163944, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Clarkes space odyssey novels in order of when they were originally. Apr 03, 2018 michael benson s 500page book explores, in remarkable detail, the conception, creation and aftermath of 2001.
Its the 50th birthday of a film that was supposed to be and definitely is the proverbial really good science fiction movie, and michael bensons exhaustive new book about the making of. Today is the 50th anniversary of stanley kubricks landmark masterpiece 2001. Odyssey two would also be adapted to film by peter hyams in 1984. Space odyssey, michael benson hardcover walmart canada. Space odyssey book by michael benson official publisher page. The book does a magnificant job of rendering detailed images to us in mankinds quest to reach intelligent life. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. Stanley kubrick 19281999, writes benson cosmigraphics. Using man instead of human is supposed to sound more impressivebut it also reflects the extent to which there just arent women in the book. Michael benson is a journalist and maker of documentary films, including the awardwinning predictions of fire 1995. The space odyssey book series began in 1968 with 2001. 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. Get 2001 a space odyssey book pdf file for free from our online library pdf file.
Plenty of other books have already mined this territory. In 1945, he proposed global broadcasting via communication satellites in geostationary orbit. Michael benson s work focuses on the intersection of art and science. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece in new york journal of books. Hamrah bookforum kubricks risktaking is the throughline of michael benson s space odyssey, an omnivorously curious account of how the movie came to be. Here is the access download page of 2001 a space odyssey book pdf, click this link to download or read online. Today we may consider it as common place, but in 1968 when the film was released, humankind had yet to walk on the moon.
Although some leading critics slammed the film as incomprehensible and selfindulgent, the public. Benson joins us to talk about kubricks proverbial really good science fiction movie and its lasting legacy. 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. Writer and filmmaker michael benson, author of the new book space odyssey. The monolith rescues herb marik and transpors him to an area similar to jalessas kingdom. Clarke and the making of a masterpiece and alec nevalalees astounding. A space odyssey, american sciencefiction film, released in 1968, that set the benchmark for all subsequent movies in the genre and consistently ranks among the top 10 movies ever made, especially known for its groundbreaking special effects and unconventional narrative. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and.
A space odyssey, detailing the lengthy production, is a work befitting its subject. A space odyssey stands as a film that, the more a viewer brings to the experience, the more the film rewards them. An artist, writer, and filmmaker, in the last decade benson staged a series of increasingly largescale shows of planetary landscape photography in the us and internationally. 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. 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. 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.
A space odyssey remains a film that commands attention. You neednt be a scifi junkie to appreciate this book. Fifty years ago this week, stanley kubricks epic 2001. A space odyssey as one of the astronauts on the mission to track the source of an alien artifact found on the moon. Michael benson s 500page book explores, in remarkable detail, the conception, creation and aftermath of 2001. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, joins guest host john dankosky to celebrate the films 50year legacy, painstaking handcrafted special effects, and behindthescenes glimpses of its making. Among his bestselling novels are childhoods end, 2001. Clarke is a good first contact book, and i enjoyed it far more than 2001. His latest book, space odyssey, documents the making of the iconic film 2001. Read online now 2001 a space odyssey book ebook pdf at our library.
Michael benson s new book, space odyssey, is a detailed and often thrilling account of one intense, unforgettable collaboration. Buy space odyssey, michael benson hardcover from walmart canada. Clarke and the making of a masterpiece by michael benson. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release. Yet, despite that, the plot actually isnt all that complicated. A space odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by stanley kubrick. A halfcentury later, benson has tried to answer his own question in his new book, space odyssey. Space odyssey and a great selection of related books. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. Not long into the first half of the nearly threehourlong film, the boos began.
Timed to the anniversary, author michael benson s latest work, space odyssey. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Apr 03, 2018 a fascinating, detailrich account of the long slog to make the sciencefiction masterpiece 2001. He has had the cooperation of kubricks widow, christiane, and interviewed most of the key people still alive who worked on the film. Bestselling, awardwinning novels and books explore our changing world. Clarke author 2000 2010 space odyssey series book 2 arthur c. These two books examine some of scifis most influential.
The unspeakably disgusting way stanley kubrick created. A space odyssey released in 1968, michael benson has written space odyssey. It was kubricks idea to create a simultaneous novel and film. The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c. Dan richter, mime and actor who played moonwatcher, the. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece in commonweal magazine. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece by michael benson at indigo. A space odysseys mystery endures, 50 years on cnet. Strangelove, director stanley kubrick wasnt yet recognized as a great filmmaker, and 2001 was radically innovative, with little. A space odyssey brought space science to the general masses. A space odyssey is the most important science fiction movie ever made. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece by michael benson much has been written about 2001s stately pace, with its spacecraft waltzing across the screen in dignified, measured orbital cadences and discoverys solemn progress to jupiter unfolding with the unhurried regal tempo of an 18thcentury monarchal.
A space odyssey wasnt so much a movie based upon a book as much as it was a collaboration between kubrick and clarke. 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. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece is evidence of that. A space odyssey is legendary filmmaker stanley kubricks trippy magnum opus that influenced pretty much every science fiction movie that followed it and made all those before it seem as ancient as the monolith. A space odyssey is still the ultimate trip the new york. He reinvented film noir, the costume drama, the horror film, and the war movie. Benson has authored five books on astronomy and planetary exploration. 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. Clarkes most famous works, due in part to the film versions popularity, he was a prolific and influential science fiction writer. Rebroadcast michael benson s writing has appeared in the new yorker, the new york times, and rolling stone. Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the film, author michael benson, in his meticulous makingofhistory book space odyssey.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor. A space odyssey was everything a great science fiction novel should be. In 2001, a space station orbiting mars is doomed to destruction by a meteor strike. Sep 20, 2016 before the first strains of richard strauss also sprach zarathustra echoed in movie theaters and the public consciousness for decades to come, 2001. A space odyssey, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in april 2018. Clarke, in the series of kinderguides early learning guide. Id like to share the brightest project of this outgoing year with you all, and hope that its still not late. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece examines the four year long production of 2001. Clarke, and was inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. This is most noticeable with the manapes, not all of whom are men. And piers bizonys 550page the making of stanley kubricks 2001. Strangelove, director stanley kubrick wasnt yet recognized as a great filmmaker, and 2001 was radically innovative, with little dialogue and no strong central character.
A fascinating, detailrich account of the long slog to make the sciencefiction masterpiece 2001. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece by michael benson. During the last decade benson has staged a series of. A space odyssey creation and legacy probed in 50th.
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 celebrating. Throughout the book, the novel uses man to mean human beings. Space odyssey by michael benson the definitive story of the making of 2001. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece 9781501163937. Apr 03, 2018 order space odyssey book by michael benson stanley kubrick, arthur c. Order space odyssey book by michael benson stanley kubrick, arthur c. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, which chronicles the oftenunorthodox quest undertaken by director kubrick and screenwriter clarke in creating one of the most controversial, influential films ever made. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the making. The day i started to read this book i found it so engrossing that i finished it the same day. The book is about how a peaceful alien invasion of a race only known as the overlords takes place. May 22, 2018 compared to the work kubrick and his team had to perform to achieve their effects back in 1968 efforts chronicled in michael bensons excellent recent book space odyssey.
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