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Ultimate Kubrick: The unsurpassed study of a cinematic genius

In 1968, when Stanley Kubrick was asked to comment on the metaphysical significance of , he replied: Its not a message I ever intended to convey in words. is a nonverbal experienceI tried to create a visual experience, one that bypasses verbalized pigeonholing and directly penetrates the subconscious with an emotional and philosophic content.

Now available as part of our series, borrows from the directors philosophy. From the opening sequence of to the final frames of it allows the masterful visuals of Kubricks complete films to impress through dazzling stills. In a separate section, Kubricks creative process is brought to life through fascinating archival material, including set designs, sketches, correspondence, documents, screenplays, drafts, notes, and shooting schedules.

Accompanying the visual material are essays by noted Kubrick scholars, articles written by and about Kubrick,and a selection of Kubricks best interviews. The result is a visual, archival, and scholarly journey through masterworks of 20th century cinema and the meticulous mind of the director behind them.

About the series:
Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!
Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing.brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.
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