The Encyclopedia of Stanley Kubrick (Library of Great Filmmakers)

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The Encyclopedia of Stanley Kubrick (Library of Great Filmmakers)
Rodney Hill | 2002-01-01 00:00:00 | Facts on File | 422 | Encyclopedias
Facts On File's Great Filmmakers set includes individual volumes on three major directors (Hitchcock, Kubrick, and Orson Welles) as well as the two-volume Encyclopedia of Filmmakers (p.2008). Entries in the volume reviewed here are arranged alphabetically and cover films and screenplays, (A Clockwork Orange, Eyes Wide Shut); themes and motifs (Film noir, Science fiction); people (Kubrick, Christiane; Sellers, Peter); process ( Steadicam) ; and other important topics (HAL-9000).

Biographical entries focus on the subject's importance and influence on Kubrick's life or works and are especially informative and interesting to read. The book also includes entries for prominent biographers and critics. Each film analysis discusses its significance in the director's oeuvre as well as describing the plot, characters, acting, production details, critical response, and other notable data. Reference lists for articles are often extensive. A surprising omission is a straight filmography, with works in chronological order, though this may be gleaned from the biographical narrative for Kubrick. Cross-references are noted in the text by capitalized words. Attractive black-and-white photos accompany many of the major articles.

Because Kubrick is among the best, most popular, and most-studied film directors, this authoritative books will get a lot of use in both public and academic libraries.
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