{"product_id":"discovering-kubricks-symbolism-the-secrets-of-the-films-9781476680491","title":"Discovering Kubrick's Symbolism: The Secrets of the Films","description":"\u003cp\u003e Bringing to light the long-shrouded symbolism and startling spiritual depth that renowned director Stanley Kubrick packed into every detail of his iconic films, this book excavates the subtle ways Kubrick calls attention to universal truths and shocking realities still pervading our society. It cites the master director's use of encoded graphic symbols, signifying light effects, doppelgangers, esoteric color-coding, and framing techniques that communicate Kubrick's underlying topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Beginning with an exploration of the inspirational themes of his classic science fiction film \u003ci\u003e2001: A Space Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, including the multilayered meaning of the Monolith, this book traces the themes and symbols encrypted in the films that followed during the director's impressive career. It reveals the oblique methods Kubrick used to underscore a wide range of humanitarian alarms covered in films as diverse as \u003ci\u003eA Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEyes Wide Shut\u003c\/i\u003e, and the fascinating links these films have to one another. Surprising revelations discovered in \u003ci\u003eDr. Strangelove, Spartacus, Lolita\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePaths of Glory\u003c\/i\u003e are also unveiled for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole M. Berg\u003c\/b\u003e has worked in the animation, gaming, and media industries for companies such as Walt Disney Feature Animation, DUCK Studios, DIC, Film Roman, Sierra, Symantec, and has taught college-level art and animation skills. When earning her MFA degree, she trained in film pipeline processes at PIXAR and ImageMovers Digital. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50859491164434,"sku":"9781476680491","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e7dca5eb-09f0-4ab8-bcfe-483783ed8b48.jpg?v=1737558534","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/discovering-kubricks-symbolism-the-secrets-of-the-films-9781476680491","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}