Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery. The art of robert mccall, the nearest thing to an artist in residence from outer space. The book goes hand in hand with the 2001 space odyssey movie. This page is devoted to promoting the release of 2001. A space odyssey sheds light on the lead actors, senior production designers, specialeffects experts and masterminds of stanley kubrick and arthur c. So whats up with the title is that clarke is saying, that old greek dude went on a long voyage and had adventures way back when, and so heres a story about the future of 2001, when some other dude is going to go on an awesome voyage also. A space odyssey followed by a special documentary about stanley kubrick legacy.
Clarke 19172008 was one of the supreme science fiction writers of the century and achieved vast popularity with 2001. Robert bob mccall was born in columbus, ohio on 23 dec 1919. High quality 2001 a space odyssey inspired art prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. The odyssey is a long greek poem by homer about a dude named odysseus who goes on a long voyage. In addition to space odyssey he has written such books as cosmigraphics.
The extreme horizontal format of this copy is a reflection on the films original cinerama format and its 24 pages are a mixture of glossy paper and translucent vellum. Clarke is a good first contact book, and i enjoyed it far more than 2001. Just finished reading the book, 2001 space odyssey. A new book by sir christopher frayling presents the largely unpublished archive of art director harry langes designs, concepts, roughs and photographs for stanley kubricks 2001. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. Clarke author 2000 2010 space odyssey series book 2 arthur c.
Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. Both the novel and the film are partially based on clarkes 1948 short story the sentinel, an entry in a bbc short story competition, and encounter in the dawn, published in 1953 in the magazine amazing stories. All this vastness of space and timedo not even attempt to grasp it. Pop culture and modern wall decor 16x20, 18x24, a1 size. A space odyssey how kubricks scifi changed the very form of cinema march 2018 my favourite film decade from blowup to bonnie and clyde why the 1960s is my favourite. Clarke collaborated with stanley kubrick to produce the novel version of 2001. Stanley kubricks 1968 science fiction opus 2001 a space odyssey is an adaptation of arthur c clarkes book of the same name. Our 2001 a space odyssey canvas art is stretched on 1. A space odyssey, reel art press is reprinting its bestselling book the 2001 file. High quality 2001 a space odyssey inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Id like to share the brightest project of this outgoing year with you all, and hope that its still not late. Few movies lend themselves to as broad a visual representation as stanley kubricks 2001. Although he always had a strong interest in popular science and science fiction. He has over twenty million books in print and won every imaginable science fiction award, including the science fiction writers of america grand master award for life achievement in 1986. The book is about how a peaceful alien invasion of a race only known as the overlords takes place. The perfect collaboration between book and film originally posted at fantasy literature arthur c. Simon atkinson is the keeper of sacred pages, to be gazed on lovingly and displayed in reverence. If anybody out there with a good knowledge of renaissance art. A space odyssey is often considered a scifi masterpiece. I had wanted to read it for a long time, and kept trying to find time, but things got in the way.
Praised by many as the greatest scifi film of all time. Part i africa 3,000,000 years ago views of african drylands drought the remorseless drought had lasted now for ten million years, and would not end for another million. An imposing black structure provides a connection between both the past and the future, and a group of astronauts are sent to investigate the signals sent by it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
From spaceships to costumes, sketches to finished objects, the acclaimed designs for kubricks scifi masterpiece. Odyssey three space odyssey series book 3 arthur c. A space odyssey is the 1968 science fiction novel written by arthur c. It has been celebrated for its beauty and mystery, its realistic depiction of space travel and dazzling display of visual effects, the breathtaking scope of its story, which reaches across millions of years, and the thoughtprovoking depth of its meditation on evolution, technology and. I actually preordered this book, as i am a bit of a 2001 nut, and i knew it was an. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Get closer than ever to the movie that changed the movies. On the evening of june 5, taschen held the international launch for the making of stanley kubricks 2001. The spacecraft art of simon atkinson i view all images from 2001.
I still found time to read, but other books, and not that one. He was a british science fiction author, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer and a television series host. The game that poole has with hal is a reenactment of a game from chernevs best short chess games book. Among his bestselling novels are childhoods end, 2001. A space odyssey 1968, directed by stanley kubrick and starring keir dullea and gary lockwood. A space odyssey 1968 is widely regarded as one of the best films ever made. Again, this seems like clarke telling you how he would like you to read his book, or like you to see his book. On april 2, 1968, a scifi epic premiered in washington d. The original match was played in 1910 between roesch and schlage in hamburg. Over the course of the next four years, kubrick and clarke talked and corresponded frequently. Buy 2001 a space odyssey canvas prints designed by millions of independent artists from all over the world.
See more ideas about 2001 a space odyssey, stanley kubrick and alternative movie posters. A space odyssey is a pioneering work of filmmaking art, kubricks greatest achievement and certainly one of the most influential exhibits of filmmaking craft in the history of cinema. Rob agers analysis of stanley kubricks scifi masterpiece 2001. A look behindthescenes at the making of this most legendary of films. Clarke author scott brick narrator 2012 2061 space odyssey series book 3 arthur c. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at. Michael benson works at the intersection of art and science. Finally, i put it on my ereader and began the journey. It entails the nature between man and the unknown while giving life to the universe around the main cast of characters. Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the films release, this is the definitive story of the making of 2001. Just as bedazzling as it was back in the sixties, this film is an experience unlike any other, regardless of the angle you approach it from. Choose your favorite 2001 a space odyssey designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more.
See more ideas about 2001 a space odyssey, stanley kubrick and sci fi movies. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. All 2001 a space odyssey canvas prints ship within 48 hours, include a 30day moneyback guarantee, and arrive readytohang with. In 1945, he proposed global broadcasting via communication satellites in geostationary orbit. Clarke and the 1968 film directed by stanley kubrick. Theres the monolith, the characters, the costumes, the cosmos, and so much more to. A space probe with a landing and exploration of the moon and mars. All 2001 a space odyssey artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Clarke 19172008 wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short stories and essays covering science fiction and science fact in a career spanning more than six decades. Clarke, in the series of kinderguides early learning guide. Other notable works include his rama series of novels and the hugo awardwinning short story the star. A space odyssey spacecraft fine art print collection.
It depicts the differences between the written work and the movie production, and analyzes possible alternate meanings to certain themes and motifs. Shop for 2001 a space odyssey art from the worlds greatest living artists. This site is dedicated to the science fiction work 2001. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, including the inside account of how director stanley kubrick and writer arthur c. Cover your walls with artwork and trending designs from independent artists worldwide. Even praised by some as the greatest film of all time which is why many people will want to tear me apart when i say that it is not a good film. Just leave your jaw open a little like the manapes, and be stunned. I was asked by a friend why had i never read the iconic scifi book, 2001space odyssey. The result is a veritable feast for design and film geeks. To celebrate the 50th birthday of the apollo 11 moon landing and of the worldwide release of the sciencefiction classic 2001. Clarke, who together revolutionized science fiction and the art of cinema.