Hamrah bookforum kubricks risktaking is the throughline of michael benson s space odyssey, an omnivorously curious account of how the movie came to be. A space odyssey, detailing the lengthy production, is a work befitting its subject. Space odyssey book by michael benson official publisher page. 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. April 2, 2018 eye of the hal9000 computer in the 1968 stanley kubrick film 2001. 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. Among his bestselling novels are childhoods end, 2001. Timed to the anniversary, author michael bensons latest work, space odyssey. 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 stands as a film that, the more a viewer brings to the experience, the more the film rewards them.
Apr 03, 2018 michael benson s 500page book explores, in remarkable detail, the conception, creation and aftermath of 2001. A space odyssey fifty years later, michael benson s new book breaks down kubricks biggest movie. 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 odysseys mystery endures, 50 years on cnet. The day i started to read this book i found it so engrossing that i finished it the same day. During the last decade benson has staged a series of. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece 9781501163937. Space odyssey michael benson 9781501163937 netgalley.
I saw it again a few days ago, inspired by michael benson s terrific new book, space odyssey. Michael benson s new book, space odyssey, is a detailed and often thrilling account of one intense, unforgettable collaboration. A writer, artist, and filmmaker, his new book, space odyssey. In 2001, a space station orbiting mars is doomed to destruction by a meteor strike. Michael benson s recent publication, space odyssey. Today we may consider it as common place, but in 1968 when the film was released, humankind had yet to walk on the moon. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece examines the four year long production of 2001. A space odyssey as one of the astronauts on the mission to track the source of an alien artifact found on the moon. Not long into the first half of the nearly threehourlong film, the boos began.
The space odyssey book series began in 1968 with 2001. Timed to the anniversary, author michael benson s latest work, space odyssey. Bestselling, awardwinning novels and books explore our changing world. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. 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 halfcentury later, benson has tried to answer his own question in his new book, space odyssey. These two books examine some of scifis most influential.
The monolith rescues herb marik and transpors him to an area similar to jalessas kingdom. A space odyssey stanley kubrick 19281999, writes benson cosmigraphics. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Clarke, in the series of kinderguides early learning guide. 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. Clarke author 2000 2010 space odyssey series book 2 arthur c. Strangelove, director stanley kubrick wasnt yet recognized as a great filmmaker, and 2001 was radically innovative, with little.
Michael benson s 500page book explores, in remarkable detail, the conception, creation and aftermath of 2001. This instalment is in two parts and is slightly different. 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. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece by michael benson at indigo. Clarkes timeless sf classic, featuring a striking new cover design. A space odyssey, and to celebrate the iconic scifi film we have an exclusive excerpt from author michael benson s. Writer and filmmaker michael benson, author of the new book space odyssey. Space odyssey by michael benson the definitive story of the making of 2001. 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. 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.
The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c. A fascinating, detailrich account of the long slog to make the sciencefiction masterpiece 2001. 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. Clarkes most famous works, due in part to the film versions popularity, he was a prolific and influential science fiction writer.
The book is about how a peaceful alien invasion of a race only known as the overlords takes place. A space odyssey is still the ultimate trip the new york. Clarkes space odyssey novels in order of when they were originally. Throughout the book, the novel uses man to mean human beings. Benson has authored five books on astronomy and planetary exploration. 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. A space odyssey brought space science to the general masses. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. You neednt be a scifi junkie to appreciate this book.
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A space odyssey is the most important science fiction movie ever made. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece in new york journal of books. Michael benson is a journalist and maker of documentary films, including the awardwinning predictions of fire 1995. It was kubricks idea to create a simultaneous novel and film. 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. Clarke, and was inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. 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. He has had the cooperation of kubricks widow, christiane, and interviewed most of the key people still alive who worked on the film. A space odyssey remains a film that commands attention. The unspeakably disgusting way stanley kubrick created. A space odyssey released in 1968, michael benson has written space odyssey. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece in commonweal magazine.
Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece celebrating. 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. A space odyssey was everything a great science fiction novel should be. 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. Michael benson works at the intersection of art and science. This is most noticeable with the manapes, not all of whom are men. He reinvented film noir, the costume drama, the horror film, and the war movie. Today is the 50th anniversary of stanley kubricks landmark masterpiece 2001. Although some leading critics slammed the film as incomprehensible and selfindulgent, the public. His latest book, space odyssey, documents the making of the iconic film 2001. Space odyssey and a great selection of related books. Here is the access download page of 2001 a space odyssey book pdf, click this link to download or read online.
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A space odyssey creation and legacy probed in 50th. Dan richter, mime and actor who played moonwatcher, the. 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. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the making. Odyssey two would also be adapted to film by peter hyams in 1984. 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. Get 2001 a space odyssey book pdf file for free from our online library pdf file. Benson joins us to talk about kubricks proverbial really good science fiction movie and its lasting legacy. Plenty of other books have already mined this territory. A space odyssey, and was published on the 50th anniversary of that films release. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece by michael benson. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film.
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Stanley kubrick 19281999, writes benson cosmigraphics. A space odyssey wasnt so much a movie based upon a book as much as it was a collaboration between kubrick and clarke. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and. 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.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. One of his short stories inspired the world wide web, while another was expanded into 2001. Id like to share the brightest project of this outgoing year with you all, and hope that its still not late. Order space odyssey book by michael benson stanley kubrick, arthur c. The book does a magnificant job of rendering detailed images to us in mankinds quest to reach intelligent life.
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