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Stanley Kubrick, director of the acclaimed films and is arguably one of the greatest American filmmakers. Yet, despite being hailed as a giant by Orson Welles, little is known about the reclusive director. the first full-length study of his lifeis based on assiduous archival research as well as new interviews with friends, family, and colleagues.Film scholar Vincent LoBRutto provides a comprehensive portrait of the director, from his high school days, in the Bronx and his stint as a photographer for magazine, through the creation of his wide-ranging movies, including the long-awaited The author provides behind-the-scenes details about writing, filming, financing, and reception of the directors entire output, paying close attention to the technical innovations and to his often contentious relationships with actors. This fascinating biography exposes the enigma that is Stanley Kubrick while placing him in context of film history.