Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
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| Author | J. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich |
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| Cover artist | M/M Paris (Designer) |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Stanley Kubrick, The Shining, filmmaking, film history |
| Genre | Essay on film history |
| Publisher | Taschen |
| Publication date | March 17, 2023 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 1396 pages |
| ISBN | 978-3754400036 |
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is a non-fiction book published in 2023 by filmmaker Lee Unkrich and film historian J. W. Rinzler. The book is a comprehensive two-volume compendium chronicling the making of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 horror film The Shining. With a foreword by Steven Spielberg, the work is one of the most definitive resources on the film’s production.[1][2][3]
Overview
The book offers an in-depth exploration of the creation of The Shining from pre-production, production and to post-production. it includes rare photographs, original production documents, annotated scripts, storyboards and personal correspondence.[4]
The book covers:
- Stanley Kubrick's process in adapting Stephen King's novel The Shining
- Detailed accounts of casting, rehearsals and on-set experiences
- Technical innovations in cinematography and special effects
- Anecdotes and insights from cast, crew and Kubrick's collaborators
- Examination of the film's critical and cultural reception
Background
The project was conceived and edited by Lee Unkrich, a longtime enthusiast of The Shining and Pixar filmmaker, and J. W. Rinzler, a film historian known for his exhaustive making-of books on classic films like those of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.[5] Their work was supported by extensive research and access to the Stanley Kubrick archives, allowing them to uncover many behind-the-scenes material.[6]
Reception
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining was praised as one of the most exhaustive accounts of the making of the film.[7][3][8]
References
- ↑ "Stanley Kubrick's The Shining". Taschen. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ "Lee Unkrich Presents The Shining". Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- 1 2 Coleman, Ryan (2023-02-11). "Cool Stuff: Lee Unkrich's Definitive Compendium for The Shining Is Up for Pre-order, but It's Pricey". SlashFilm. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ Gilchrist, Todd (2023-03-16). "How a New Book Unearths the Secrets of The Shining, from Stanley Kubrick–Shelley Duvall Clashes to a Werner Herzog Set Visit". Variety. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Lee Unkrich, Author of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, Interviewed by Todd Garbarini". www.cinemaretro.com. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ "An Unprecedented Look Behind the Scenes of The Shining". AnOther. 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ↑ "Storytelling Tips from The Shining with Coco's Lee Unkrich". Script Apart.
- ↑ "A New $1,500 Book Offers Never-seen Shining Ephemera. Are You Obsessed Enough?". Los Angeles Times. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2025-10-23.