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Space Odyssey: Michael Benson with David Mikics

On the fiftieth anniversary of the film’s release, Michael Benson chronicles how 2001: A Space Odyssey came to be. Widely regarded as a masterpiece today, 2001: A Space Odyssey received mixed reviews on its 1968 release. Some critics had trouble with the unconventional narrative and grandiose vision. But its overwhelming commercial success paved the way for future sci-fi blockbusters. In his new book Space Odyssey Michael Benson tells the story of Stanley Kubrick and science fiction legend Arthur C. Clarke with an in-depth behind the scenes look their extraordinary collaboration.











When: Mon., Apr. 2, 2018 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: New York Public Library—Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
476 Fifth Ave. (42nd St. Entrance)
212-340-0863
Price: Free
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On the fiftieth anniversary of the film’s release, Michael Benson chronicles how 2001: A Space Odyssey came to be. Widely regarded as a masterpiece today, 2001: A Space Odyssey received mixed reviews on its 1968 release. Some critics had trouble with the unconventional narrative and grandiose vision. But its overwhelming commercial success paved the way for future sci-fi blockbusters. In his new book Space Odyssey Michael Benson tells the story of Stanley Kubrick and science fiction legend Arthur C. Clarke with an in-depth behind the scenes look their extraordinary collaboration.

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