The Stanley Kubrick Archives

Wonderful book, detailing many aspects of Stanley's films. Great photographs too, showing many I haven't seen before. Starting at his short films, to the epics, this is such a comprehensive collection, at a very reasonable price, through a marvelous publisher, who does a great job, producing a quality item. For all fans of Stanley's films. I would definitely buy it, especially as the price is so reasonable right now, if you are at all curious about the brilliant films Stanley made.

Great content . Taschen always print good books . l got this for my partner . The paper is thin . that's disappointing as it reduces the quality. overall a good book

very interesting and informative book

When I first saw the larger edition of this in a bookshop, I was sorely tempted to buy it, but then decided against it, because I thought it was too expensive and basically, I would be better off investing the money into completing my DVD/BluRay collection of SK's films. Well, now that you can get this smaller, less expensive edition, there really is no reason to hesitate any more. First of all, yes, it is smallER, but the first edition was an insanely large format, and this is still more than impressive, so don't think you'll get a cheap treat, because this is a very beautiful book indeed. Secondly, yes, the first section, the one with the stills, is sort of pointless, because if I want to see SK's images, I want to see them in motion. But the second section is just brilliant. You see the sets and members of the crew, you see costumes and props, production notes, screenplays, and storyboards with SK's comments scribbled all over them. Just one thing: somewhat like the documentary "A Life in Pictures", this isn't really a good work to learn a lot about the actual production process of the films. There are interviews and tons of very helpful notes in the second part of this book, but most of these add up to a rather touristy sense of what it must have been like to be there, with SK, working on these films. Even a biography that I picked up more or less at random in a library gave me more information about the really technical aspects of SK's films than this book did. Here, you get a feel, not an account. So if you are a fan, fascinated with this man's devotion to his art, then you'll find many nice things and maybe a few real surprises in this volume. If you are looking for more differentiated insights into what makes his films what they are, then perhaps you should look for more academic literature.

Great Christmas gift for film buffs!

This book is a MUST for any Kubrick fan. Only giving 4 stars as it didn't come wrapped or sealed and had quite a few scratches and dents on it. Fine if it's for yourself but be mindful if it's a gift for someone.

My father who is a big Kubrick fan absolutely adored this book for Christmas.

Don’t be put off by the size as there is plenty of information and pictures relating to Kubrick’s work. I’ve had this book for a few months and it’s inspired a rewatch of all his films and remains on my coffee table and not on a shelf.

This is a must-have for Kubrick fans & cinephiles. Outstanding collection of interviews, essays, storyboard sketches and behind-the-scenes photos. Each of his incredible movies receives great coverage.

Ben fatto manco a dirlo, Taschen con questi volumi fa gioielli. Ovviamente è una versione compatta, l'ideale sarebbe poi prendere il volume originale per apprezzare al meglio quanto sia stato grande Stanley Kubrick. però è bello, si fa notare e l'ho messo in bella mostra, ottimo per consultarlo a volo!!

Parfait

Está muuuy completo. El libro lo esperaba más grande. Excelente calidad, con imágenes, guiones, etc. Vale mucho la pena

Nice piece of work. I am referring to the book and taking notes from it now. I recommend every Kubrick fans to have this one on your shelves.