In 1963 Stanley Kubrick declared, “Dr. Strangelove came from my desire to do something about the nuclear nightmare.” Thirty years later, he was preparing to

A collection of science fiction tales, including the story of a robot boy who wants nothing more than to be loved by his parents.

Reveals how the project originated and how it was brought to fruition through the efforts of two great movie directors.

“This lively collection of essays on the ideas underpinning his films enriches and enlarges our understanding of Spielberg’s complex body of work.” —Jos

Steven Spielberg is known as the most powerful man in New Hollywood and a pioneer of the contemporary blockbuster, America’s most successful export. His caree