The 2001 File: Harry Lange and the Design of the Landmark Science Fiction Film

'2001: A Space Odyssey' is my favourite film of all time. I have several books on its production, but this one tops them all. Watching the film, with its iconic spacecraft designs, you might have a hard time imagining any of them looking different. Well, this book is crammed with preliminary designs of just about everything - there's an early version of the spacepod that bears more than a passing resemblance to the USS Enterprise shuttlecraft (though must have come first!) as well as the space station and the lunar lander. And you can follow the evolution of Discovery as they edged closer and closer to what finally ended up on screen. It's not just the spacecraft - there are early designs for the spacesuits and the lunar colony too. All of these are very practical but not of course 'our' 2001. But I wouldn't be surprised to see some of them used in other SF films, possibly changed just enough to avoid lawsuits! Yes, this book is expensive, but quality things usually are. If you love the film, you'll love the book.

This book is a MUST if you love the film. There is a lot of data here over and above Piers Bizony's work. The first thing that struck me was the quantity of data, drawings and blueprints. Harry Lange (HL) generated so much detailed work for the film and luckily for us Chris Frayling dug this out of Lange's garage and with the help of HL's son, produced this excellent book. Having had the privilege of meeting HL back in Minehead in 1993 during the Space expo there with Arthur C Clarke, I only wish then this book was available then. An amazing book on the work of an amazing man for an amazing film.

Excellent book containing a wealth of material not available elsewhere. It is very specifically concentrated on Harry Lange's involvement with the film, as the title tells you. Personal insights pepper the text which details the story of Harry Lange's work and it is an informative and entertaining read. However it is the hundreds of drawings that raise the book to treasure status, everything from rough concept sketches to immaculate line drawings for production purposes. This is a must buy for 2001 aficionados and a fine companion to Adam Johnson's "2001:The Lost Science". 2001: THE LOST SCIENCE For a wider view of the film, Piers Bizony's "The Making Of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey" (Taschen) remains supreme. The Making of Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey'

As expected from previous reviews, not disappointed with overall content. Lange was gifted. Some of the on-set images reproduced appeared to be a little grainy, but acceptable. Certainly qualifies as an art house/ coffee table addition to your 2001: ASO collection. A hefty Tome @2kgs. Suggest Amazon strongly consider protecting the book with corner protection within the outer package(arrived with minor cover corner damage marking rear pages).

Lets just say for any 2001 fans out there this book is well worth the price you pay. Truly fascinating series of early concept drawings for all the model work and how it evolved to whats finally on screen. Harry Lange had a lot of vision not just for the space race but also for Stanley Kubrick as well. I am so glad I bought this as demand will be high for editions of this book in my opinion.

Stupendous, erudite, beautifully designed and printed. The best film in history deserves nothing less. To get a star child, first make the planet pregnant with the biggest sperm in the universe.

A very interesting and beautifully crafted book with the detail that inspired the creations that have stood the test of time !

A thorough and comprehensive book containing a wealth of previously unseen productions designs.

Tout ce qui touche à l'Oeuvre 2001 Odyssée de l'Espace m'intéresse Ce livre m'a comblé, il est bourré de croquis et révèle tous les liens que les illustrateurs avaient entre eux à l'époque

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Fantástico libro que muestra el desarrollo de los sets de rodaje, desde su idea a su implementación. Sorprende el número de pruebas y diseños que se idean para cualquier elemento que aparece en la película. Un libro que encantará a los fans de la película, a los amantes de la ciencia ficción y a aquellos interesados en el diseño.

I've lost count of the times I've seen 2001: A SPACE ODDESEY, but it has never failed to thrill, intrigue and stun me. Its grand scale look, terse and minimalist dialogue and mesmerizing special effects are to this day hallmarks of genius-level filmmaking. This book--handsomely bound--gives the reader an insider's view of the meticulous design of the film. In an age where CGI is the standard, the practical effects of 2001 remain unmatched. Tremendous book!

It’s an unique book in that the design process was trying to make all the space props particulary realistic. The actual engineering that went into the film is considerable and this book serves as reference equaly for fans of 2001, people interested in space engineering and it’s history and conceptual designers.