Now, 25 years after his death, the book Kubrick did not want anyone to read is being published, more than half a century late.
Instead, the film-maker collaborated closely with his friend, the film critic Alexander Walker, on a book titled Stanley Kubrick Directs, published in 1972.
Kubrick wanted a book that praised his films and Neil’s book was not like that.
He had been commissioned to write the very first book on Kubrick by cinema specialist The Tantivy Press more than 50 years ago.