Stanley Kubrick: Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series)

The books exclusively on Stanley Kubrick can be counted on two hands. The biographies on Kubrick, although not badly written are not very interesting. Once Kubrick become married to his third wife and settles in England his life is not very interesting. He did not live the wild, Hollywood lifestyle of other directors. Most of his life was spent peacefully with his family on an English estate. With that said, if one is interested in Kubrick's films or how the man thought and felt this is the book to read. He gave really fascinating interviews through his entire career. The best one is probably the one he did during the time of 2001, but they are all enjoyable to read. I would highly recommend this volume to any Kubrick fans. Another important Kubrick book is the one written by Michael Herr.

His book was full of insightful interview and well crafted (he edited all his print interviews himself) responses from the master of cinema. Some are a little redundant, I could have done without learning about his roots as a photographer for Look Magazine five or more times over, as the bulk of the book are reprinted magazine articles that each have the obligatory bio blurb. But as a massive Kubrick fan I was not disappointed by the insight into his films provided by the great auteur himself.

This book is incredibly interesting for any Kubrick fan. What's great about the book is many of the interviews were done as Kubrick was shooting different movies. I just finished reading two interviews done during the shooting of Strangelove and 2001. This is a perfect gift for anyone who is a fan of film. This book goes to show that Kubrick was and is the greatest American director of all time.

This collection of Stanley Kubrick interviews has been a joy to read, as Kubrick is never anything but abnormally thoughtful and eloquent in his interviews, but one big thing I do regret is that he never talks about his film The Shining in any of the interviews included in this book for some reason.And that's a shame, because I would've enjoyed reading about that, too.

I would have like to find more interviews on the first period of Kubrick's career, but it's a great book anyway.

This review is for the hardcover version of this book. I was slightly apprehensive in ordering it, thinking it would either not be hardback or the book described. Fortunately, I received a beautiful, red, hardbound copy of "Stanley Kubrick: Interviews" edited by Gene D. Phillips. The title is tastefully printed in gold on the spine.

The Grady sisters...

This book has important insights into the work of this "reclusive" genius.

The edition looks nice, book is solid and well built, with nice cover and paper. The interviews are good an well selected, 5 stars.

Interviews rares et passionantes

Often viewed as an eccentric and reclusive figure who consented to very few interviews, director Stanley Kubrick has long aroused fascination in fans and filmmakers alike. This book from the University Press of Mississippi's Conversations with Filmmakers series, selected and edited by Gene D. Phillips, gathers together sixteen of Kubrick's interviews spread across the years 1959 to 1987. Reading the great man speaking in his own words, I'm reminded of what an eloquent and candid conversationalist he in fact was. Highlights include Penelope Houston's 1971 interview with Kubrick for Sight and Sound where he discusses A Clockwork Orange, Richard Schickel's 1975 chat regarding Barry Lyndon for Time magazine, and Tim Cahill's wonderful 1987 interview for Rolling Stone to coincide with the release of Full Metal Jacket. Providing countless valuable insights into this peerless filmmaker, this book is essential for any Kubrick fan.

Book is only 207 pages against the 270+ pages as mentioned

I thought I had read just about everything there was to read about Stanley, but about half of the interviews in this book were new to me. The interview with Playboy(?) about 2001 is especially fascinating. Kubrick was one of the greatest artists and minds of the century.