Stanley Kubrick’s2001: A Space Odysseyis the singleofthemost mysterious drive-in theatreevermade, carrying spawned tall brow critiquesand debatesthathave enduredfor decades. Explainingitto kids,however,is assumingly the most easier task.That’swhat Howard Johnsondidin 1968,with the promotional children’s menuthat puts Kubrick’s acid-infused futurismin comic book form.

The menu, not long ago publishedonthe blogDreamsof Space, follows siblings Debbieand Robinasthey attendthe2001premierewiththeir parents.The kidsare struckwith astonishmentand aweasthe film unfolds,and leavethe dramawith dreamsof the single day apropos the space commanderand stewardess.It’s the covenanttothe faithand mindfulnessthat tangibletheUS spacerace,butatthe time,the menuwas some-more promotionalthan anythingelse;the Howard Johnson trademarkwas prominently featuredin2001, getting dressedthe space lollof Kubrick’s future.