Clarke author scott brick narrator 2012 2061 space odyssey series. 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. It was 49 years ago this month that a movie came out and changed the course of scifi cinema. Stanley kubrick 19281999, writes benson cosmigraphics. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, by michael. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, benson s book surprised me with the breadth of its detail and with a new understanding of the creators and the process of making the film. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, bensons book surprised me with the breadth of its detail and with a new understanding of the creators and the process of making the film. By the way, im currently about halfway through reading space odyssey. A space odyssey was written parallel with the movie and each gave feedback to the other during their production. The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c. Apr 03, 2018 order space odyssey book by michael benson stanley kubrick, arthur c. 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 is still the ultimate trip the new york. Strangelove, director stanley kubrick wasnt yet recognized as a great filmmaker, and 2001 was radically innovative, with little. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. A space odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by stanley kubrick. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release.
Apr 03, 2018 a fascinating, detailrich account of the long slog to make the sciencefiction masterpiece 2001. One of his short stories inspired the world wide web, while another was expanded into 2001. This collection comprises the science fiction novels 2001. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. The monolith rescues herb marik and transpors him to an area similar to jalessas kingdom. 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. As described in clarkes novel, the firstborn discovered later how to transfer. 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 is based on the final version of the script for the 1968 motion picture, but, even so, in some regards they. In 2001, a space station orbiting mars is doomed to destruction by a meteor strike. Kubricks movie, 2001, a space odyssey, finally debuted, late and over budget in april 1968, to baffled film critics and long lines of young people.
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. There are some things he mentions where when i was reading the book i knew exactly what he was referencing and had held that very paper in my own hands. He has had the cooperation of kubricks widow, christiane, and interviewed most.
A space odyssey and its film adaptation were written and produced concurrently by clarke and film director stanley kubrick. Order space odyssey book by michael benson stanley kubrick, arthur c. Space odyssey by michael benson 9781501163944 dymocks. He reinvented film noir, the costume drama, the horror film, and the war movie. Clarkes most famous works, due in part to the film versions popularity, he was a prolific and influential science fiction writer. A space odyssey for more book talk from the scifi christian, friend us on goodreads. Space odyssey and a great selection of related books. A space odyssey, finally debuted, late and over budget, in april 1968, to baffled film critics and long lines of young people. Interestingly, the first novel of the series, 2001. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. Clarke and kubrick had been wrestling for years with questions of what the film was, and meant.
A space odyssey is based on the final version of the script for the 1968 motion picture, but, even so, in some regards they differ due to late changes made by director stanley. Shop honda odyssey vehicles for sale in benson, nc at. I visited the kubrick archive almost a year before the benson book came out and looked over a lot of 2001 related material. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Clarke 19172008 wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short stories and essays covering science fiction and science fact in a career spanning more than six decades. A space odyssey, and bowman is apparently transformed into the star child, not by the monoliths, but by the firstborn both kubrick and clarke have similarly stated that bowman was transformed by non. Clarkes space odyssey, monoliths are machines built by an unseen.
Clarke author 2000 2010 space odyssey series book 2 arthur c. He has had the cooperation of kubricks widow, christiane, and interviewed most of the key people still alive who worked on the film. Two of clarkes early short stories may also be considered part of the series. The extraterrestrial species that built the monoliths is never described in much detail, but some knowledge of its existence is given to dave bowman after he is transported by the stargate to the cosmic zoo, as detailed in the novels 2001. A novelisation of the film released after the films premiere was in part written concurrently with the screenplay. So i was interested in reading michael bensons new book space odyssey to refresh myself about this magnificent film. 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. The monoliths communications are said to be limited by the speed of light, but dave bowman is sent on an interstellar journey at the end of 2001. Well explore the events in the book, discuss and analyze its main themes, and finish with a short quiz. Bensons book, a deep, informative and entertaining dive into the. 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 already in the as a big fan of 2001. The extreme horizontal format of this copy is a reflection on the films original cinerama format and its 24 pages are a mixture of glossy paper and translucent vellum. In this book, michael benson tells the story of that collaboration, and of the making of the film, its release and its impact at the time and since. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of 2001.
Jul 21, 2018 so i was interested in reading michael benson s new book space odyssey to refresh myself about this magnificent film. Among his bestselling novels are childhoods end, 2001. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece by michael benson book 11 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in english and held by 920 worldcat member libraries worldwide. The space odyssey series is a series of science fiction novels by the writer arthur c. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. The story gets a little wordy in its descriptions but at least you will. 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. Be sure to read the forward which tells the differences and why. Oct 29, 2018 i visited the kubrick archive almost a year before the benson book came out and looked over a lot of 2001 related material.
A fascinating, detailrich account of the long slog to make the sciencefiction masterpiece 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 was inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. Clarke, and the making of a by benson space odyssey. Michael benson s new book, space odyssey, is a detailed and often thrilling account of one intense, unforgettable collaboration. A spacetime chronicle by michael benson 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. There also are two new books examining the making and meaning of 2001 michael bensons space odyssey and kubricks monolith. A space odyssey, the masterpiece science fiction film that grew out of a collaboration between two creative geniuses, arthur c clarke and stanley kubrick. The existence of this species is only hypothesized by the rest of humanity, but it is obvious because the. Apr 03, 2018 19 things you probably dont know about 2001. A space odyssey stanley kubrick 19281999, writes benson cosmigraphics. 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.
This instalment is in two parts and is slightly different. Here are 19 things you probably dont know about the landmark film. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of kubricks scifi epic. Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, the actual relation between clarke and.
Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece 9781501163937. Odyssey three space odyssey series book 3 arthur c. Marik reaches the land of jalessa and becomes queen. A space odyssey wasnt so much a movie based upon a book as much as it was a collaboration between kubrick and clarke. Apr 28, 2017 it was 49 years ago this month that a movie came out and changed the course of scifi cinema. Apr 04, 2018 as 2001 the movie was nearing completion, one of its creators, writer arthur c.
These two books look at a pair of scifis most influential projects and. Two of the novels have been made into feature films, released in 1968 and 1984 respectively. Released in april 1968, the film was produced and directed by stanley kubrick, and written by kubrick and legendary science fiction writer arthur c. Endlessly orbiting, in which a narrator says that the 21st century does not begin in 2000, but rather jan. A space time chronicle by michael benson 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. 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. I cant recommend this book highly enough for anyone interested in the production of. A space odyssey remains a film landmark, and michael bensons book space odyssey explains the production and the team work of.
Clarke, and the making of a masterpiece, and am thoroughly engrossed. With keir dullea, gary lockwood, william sylvester, daniel richter. 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 already in the library. Clarke, told the other, stanley kubrick, this is the last big space film that wont be made on location.
A space odyssey, which he cowrote with stanley kubrick. Clarke and kubrick had been wrestling for years with. A space odyssey by arthur c clarke and its three sequels 2010. The space odyssey book series began in 1968 with 2001. As bensons book suggests, in a way the release of 2001 was its least important milestone. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 30 odyssey models in benson. In 1945, he proposed global broadcasting via communication satellites in geostationary orbit. I cant recommend this book highly enough for anyone interested in the production of 2001, or in mr.
Space odyssey is a series of science fiction novels by british author arthur c. Oct 17, 2018 there also are two new books examining the making and meaning of 2001 michael bensons space odyssey and kubricks monolith. As 2001 the movie was nearing completion, one of its creators, writer arthur c. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of 2001. Clarkes space odyssey novels in order of when they were originally. Released in april 1968, the film was produced and directed by stanley kubrick, and written by.
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