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The Making of 2001: A Space Odyssey by Jay Cocks β€” book cover

The Making of 2001: A Space Odyssey

by Jay Cocks (Introduction), Stanley Kubrick, Stephanie Schwam (Editor), Martin Scorsese (Editor), Martin Scorsese
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Overview

A Modern Library original, with a new introduction by screenwriter Jay Cocks, The Making of 2001: A Space Odyssey is the most complete book on the film's creation and a must-read for Kubrick fans. The book traces the film from its inception in 1965 with a meeting between Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke to its controversial opening three years and ten million dollars later. This recreation of the film's history features new behind-the-scenes information, anecdotes and essays about one of the most important films ever made. Contributors include Alexander Walker, Jeremy Bernstein, Pauline Kael, and Jerome Agel.

Synopsis

A Modern Library original, with a new introduction by screenwriter Jay Cocks, The Making of 2001: A Space Odyssey is the most complete book on the film's creation and a must-read for Kubrick fans. The book traces the film from its inception in 1965 with a meeting between Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke to its controversial opening three years and ten million dollars later. This recreation of the film's history features new behind-the-scenes information, anecdotes and essays about one of the most important films ever made. Contributors include Alexander Walker, Jeremy Bernstein, Pauline Kael, and Jerome Agel.

About the Author, Jay Cocks

Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) was born in the Bronx but lived and worked for most of his life in England. He made fifteen films including Lolita, A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon and Full Metal Jacket.

Editor Stephanie Schwam has produced many documentary films and most recently worked with Peter Jennings on The Century Project.

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Book Details

Published
March 1, 2000
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Pages
352
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780375755286

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