Kubrick's monolith
Subtitle: the art and mystery of 2001: a space odyssey
By: Joe R. Frinzi
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 213
ISBN-13: 9781476664422
Subjects: 2001, a space odyssey (Motion picture); Criticism and interpretation
Description: "Reconsidering Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, this informative study examines the making of the landmark film with a focus on its artistic and mythic pedigree. Kubrick and writer Arthur C. Clarke faced a number of challenges in producing and intelligent an innovative A-list movie in what was considered a second-class genre, science fiction"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Vision of the cosmos: the minds and philosophy behind 2001; title: The art of monoliths: symbolism in 2001; title: Science and technology: the future that 2001 predicted; title: Very special effects: 2001 sets the standard; title: The star-gate explained: 2001's most unique sequence; title: Music of the spheres: 2001's awesome soundtrack; title: Watching Kubrick's odyssey: the cinematic experience; title: The odyssey's children: 2001's influence on cinema; title: 2001's legacy in the 21st century: a look ahead; title: Afterword: Stanley Kubrick's odyssey: a cinematic legen.