The Stanley Kubrick Volume

Layered Butter celebrates one of cinema's most influential directors in our highly anticipated seventh volume. Dive into over 100 pages of exclusive content, including specially curated artwork, artist interviews, and insightful editorials, all dedicated to Kubrick's unparalleled vision.

Cover by Tyler Stout.

Collage of various stylized portraits and abstract designs, featuring diverse artistic styles, colors, and themes.

Layered Butter pays homage to one of the world’s most legendary filmmakers in this special edition tribute.

Featuring a collection of works from both emerging and established artists in the alternative movie poster scene, this volume offers a signature mix of visual and written tributes to Kubrick, delivering the signature reading experience Layered Butter is known for.

  • Page Count: 112 pages

  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 11"

  • Published in 2024

  • Printed in Toronto, Canada

  • Specifications

    • Softcover Perfect Bound Book

    • Die-cut cover with soft-touch finish

    • First Edition

    • 216 x 279 mm

    • 112 Pages

    • Exclusive interviews with Tomer Hanuka & Murugiah

    Preorder Bonus

    • Exclusive slipcover by Tyler Stout (while supples last)

    • 1/6 Kubrick stickers designed by Matt Lyon

    • Name in the ‘Acknowledgments’ section

    Release Date

    • Estimated Q1 2025

Writing Contributors

  • Matt Zoller Seitz

  • Rachel Ho

  • Connor Walsh

  • Daniel Simpson

  • David Silverberg

  • Marc Winegust

  • Rafael Cordero

  • Evan Martin-Casler

Artist Lineup

  • Abstract geometric portrait with orange tones and halftone patterns.

    Alice Iuri

  • Illustration of a woman with voluminous hair and serious expression

    Barrett Chapman

  • Illustration of a child sitting on a yellow geometric patterned floor with hexagons and lines.

    Bartosz Kosowski

  • Abstract depiction of a face with a distressed expression, surrounded by a maze-like pattern in black and yellow tones.

    Dalton Frizzell

  • Silhouettes of four figures standing against a red and black abstract background, with one figure holding a tool on their shoulder.

    Ethem Onur Bilgic

  • Watercolor illustration of intense eyes, painted in red hues.

    Graeme Neil Reid

  • Close-up of a man's face with a serious expression, a beard, and dark hair, partially obscured by an object on the left.

    Hadi Karimi

  • Abstract illustration of a stylized face with swirling patterns in the hair and large, striking eyes against a colorful, psychedelic background.

    Haddon McKinney

  • Close-up painting of a person's eyes, looking upwards with a neutral expression. The eyes are detailed with brown irises and thick eyelashes.

    Jason Edmiston

  • Silhouette of two soldiers with rifles, one in a dynamic running pose and the other crouched, appearing in a vintage, grainy style.

    Jay Shaw

  • Illustration of a woman wearing heart-shaped sunglasses with light reflecting off them, showcasing a glamorous and stylish expression.

    John Keaveney

  • Black and white illustration featuring a close-up of a man's face wearing a helmet, with another man smiling beside him.

    Jonathan Bruns

  • Illustration of a woman's neck and lips with red hair, colorful floral curtain in the background.

    Lavinia Terletchi

  • Black and white artistic close-up of a person's eye and eyebrow, focusing on the side profile.

    Mark Levy

  • Illustration of a dancing chimpanzee holding a bone against a colorful, abstract background with wavy patterns and circles.

    Murugiah

  • Colorful abstract illustration of a person wearing glasses inside a helmet with exclamation marks.

    Nagy Laszlo

  • Illustration of a woman with long red hair and a serious expression, partially hiding behind a dark shadow, with a large eye in the background on a textured black surface.

    Neha Ray

  • Illustration of a space theme featuring an astronaut in a red spacesuit with a shocked expression. In the background, there's a spaceship and a space station, all set against a cosmic backdrop.

    Nick Runge

  • Illustration of a figure in a helmet with orange smoke obscuring their face, holding a rifle.

    Oliver Barrett

  • Artistic portrait of a person with closed eyes, depicted in green and pink tones, displaying an emotional expression.

    Rapscallionart

  • Close-up of a person's eyes through a helmet visor, with reflections on the helmet surface.

    Rich Davies

  • artistic illustration of a woman with flowing hair and intricate earrings, featuring black paint drips and a glossy appearance

    Rory Kurtz

  • Abstract purple and blue painting with swirling brushstrokes and curved shapes resembling crescent moons against a starry background.

    Russell Treloar

  • Pencil drawing of an elderly person's eyes and upper face, showing detailed wrinkles and expression lines.

    Ryan Prestridge

  • Pop art illustration resembling a close-up comic strip with halftone patterns, depicting abstract, stylized clothing and body parts, featuring bold lines and contrasting colors.

    Sarah Sumeray

  • Abstract art featuring an orange, black, and white composition resembling a stylized eye with bold lines and flowing shapes.

    Steven Wilson

  • Detailed pencil drawing of a serious face showing intense eyes and furrowed brow.

    Tomasz Majewski

  • Illustration of a woman with long, flowing hair, wearing sunglasses and holding a cigarette. The background is a bold red, and she is raising a glass.

    Tomer Hanuka

  • Illustration of a person's face with intense gaze, surrounded by abstract shapes and featuring the words 'Nuclear Warhead Handle with Care' on the side.

    Tyler Stout

Stylized illustration featuring characters from Stanley Kubrick films, including elements from "Eyes Wide Shut," "2001: A Space Odyssey," "A Clockwork Orange," "The Shining," "Barry Lyndon," and "Lolita." Text "KUBRICK" at center.

Stickers exclusively designed by Matt Lyon (randomly assigned and included with every preorder purchase).

Preorder now for a limited time and save $5 off the retail price. Each purchase includes an exclusive book slipcover designed by Tyler Stout, available while supplies last.