Stanley Kubrick: 7 Fascinating Books on the Legendary Director

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But watching movies isn’t the only way to immerse yourself in his creative vision.

If you fall somewhere between a bibliophile and a film buff, we put together a list of the fascinating books on Kubrick that offer a wide scope on his legacy, using his movies as a roadmap into his life not only as a director, but as a friend and employer.

Kubrick, who died in 1999, amassed a catalog of films such as “The Shining,” “Dr.

Strangelove,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Full Metal Jacket,” “Spartacus,” and “Eyes Wide Shut,” and for those who want to dig a little deeper into his work,

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