{"product_id":"stanley-kubrick-a-biography-paperback","title":"Stanley Kubrick: A Biography - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVincent LoBrutto\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanley Kubrick, director of the acclaimed films \u003ci\u003ePath of Glory, Spartacus, Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFull Metal Jacket, \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eStanley Kubrick\u003c\/i\u003e--the first full-length study of his life--is based on assiduous archival research as well as new interviews with friends, family, and colleagues.\u003cbr\u003eFilm 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 \u003ci\u003eLook\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, through the creation of his wide-ranging movies, including the long-awaited \u003ci\u003eEyes Wide Shut.\u003c\/i\u003e The author provides behind-the-scenes details about writing, filming, financing, and reception of the director's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanley Kubrick, director of the acclaimed films Paths of Glory, Spartacus, Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, and Full Metal Jacket, is arguably the greatest American filmmaker alive. Yet, despite being hailed as \"a giant\" by Orson Welles, little is known about this reclusive director. Stanley Kubrick -- the first full-length study of his life -- is based on assiduous archival research as well as new interviews with friends, family, and colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilm 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 Look magazine, through the creation of his wide-ranging movies, including the long-awaited Eyes Wide Shut. The author provides behind-the-scenes details about the writing, filming, financing, and reception of the director's 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 the context of film history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVincent LoBrutto \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of four books on filmmaking, including \u003ci\u003ePrincipal Photography: Interviews with Feature Film Cinematographers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSound on Film: Interviews with Creators of Film Sound\u003c\/i\u003e. His articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003eAmerican Cinematographer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFilms in Review\u003c\/i\u003e. He teaches in the film, video, and animation department at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and lives in Mount Vernon, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 606\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.58 x 9.22 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762674565408,"sku":"9780306809064","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/73cae160e24322609c7634354aa5ab0b.webp?v=1780223306","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/stanley-kubrick-a-biography-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}