Book, 2001: a space odyssey Kubrick, Clarke and the creation of[LS]

Fifty years after its release, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to challenge and mesmerize viewers. In this breathtaking work, Michael Benson delves into the behind-the-scenes of filming and, based on interviews with Arthur C. Clarke and Christiane Kubrick, investigates its mysteries and meanings. In 1964, Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke came together to, in the director's words, “make the first science fiction film that is not considered trash.” Four years later, 2001: A Space Odyssey would be released. If today the film by the legendary duo is recognized as a masterpiece, critics at the time dismissed the release as a tedious exercise in style. In this book, photographer and writer Michael Benson recounts the extraordinary story of the film's creation, from its genesis to its release in 1968, with years of delay and a budget overrun by millions of dollars. Benson interviewed Clarke at length, as well as Christiane, Kubrick's widow, and Doug Trumbull, the creator of the pioneering special effects of 2001, managing to capture not only the cinematic epic but also the entire complexity of Kubrick and Clarke's relationship. The result is a mix of making of, essay and analysis, offering an in-depth portrait of one of the most formidable films ever made and the extent of its impact on cinema and the modern imagination.