Ultimate Kubrick: The unsurpassed study of a cinematic genius In 1968, when Stanley Kubrick was asked to comment on the metaphysical significance of2001: A Space Odyssey, he replied: It s not a message I ever intended to convey in words.2001is a nonverbal experience I tried to createa visual experience, one that bypasses verbalized pigeonholing and directly penetrates the subconscious with an emotional and philosophic content. Now available as part of ourBibliotheca Universalisseries, The Stanley Kubrick Archivesborrows from the director s philosophy. From the opening sequence ofKiller s Kissto the final frames ofEyes Wide Shut, it allows the masterful visuals of Kubrick s complete films to impress throughdazzling stills. In a separate section, Kubrick s creative process is brought to life through fascinating archival material, includingset designs, sketches, correspondence, documents, screenplays, drafts, notes, andshooting schedules.Accompanying the visual material areessays by noted Kubrick scholars, articles written by and about Kubrick, and a selection ofKubrick s 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: Bibliotheca Universalis 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.Bibliotheca Universalisbrings 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.Bookworm s delight never bore, always excite "