Publication

2017-01-03 - Wallflower Press

Language

English

Word Count

58,000 words, Guess

Page Count

232 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100231177089
  • ISBN-139780231177085
  • OCLC Control Number966969835
  • Better World Books9780231177085
  • Open LibraryOL27418910M

Classifications

  • LCCPN1997
  • LCCPN1997.D725 B76 2017

Description

"During his career Stanley Kubrick became renowned for undertaking lengthy and exhaustive research prior to the production of all his films. In the lead-up to what would eventually become Dr. Strangelove (1964), Kubrick read voraciously and amassed a substantial library of works on the nuclear age. With rare access to unpublished materials, this volume assesses Dr. Strangelove's narrative accuracy, consulting recently declassified Cold War nuclear-policy documents alongside interviews with Kubrick's collaborators. It focuses on the myths surrounding the film, such as the origins and transformation of the "straight" script versions into what Kubrick termed a "nightmare comedy." It assesses Kubrick's account of collaborating with the writers Peter George and Terry Southern against their individual remembrances and material archives. Peter Sellers's improvisations are compared to written scripts and daily continuity reports, showcasing the actor's brilliant talent and variations." -- Publisher's description

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Reconstructing Strangelove: Inside Stanley Kubrick's "Nightmare Comedy"HardcoverWallflower Press2017-01-03

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